Names Categorized "mythology"

Klytië is a feminine name of Greek origin, most famously borne by a figure in Greek mythology. Derived from the Greek κλυτός (klytos) meaning "famous, noble," the name carries connotations of renown and distinction. Inde...

Koios (also spelled Coeus) is a name of Greek origin, possibly derived from the Greek κοῖος (koios) or ποῖος (poios), a questioning word meaning approximately "of what kind?". In Greek mythology, Koios was one of the Tit...

Etymology and Mythological OriginsKratos is a name derived from the Ancient Greek word κράτος (krátos), meaning "power, strength." In Greek mythology, Kratos is the divine personification of power and strength, one of th...

Kreios is the Greek name of a Titan in Greek mythology, often latinized as Crius. The name's etymology is uncertain; it may derive from the Greek word κρείων (kreion) meaning "lord, master," or from κριός (krios) meaning...

Kreousa is the original Greek form of the name Creusa, meaning "princess" — derived from the Greek word kreion meaning "king, lord." In Greek mythology, this name was borne by several distinct figures, most notably the f...

Kriemhild is a Germanic and German feminine given name derived from the Old German elements grimo "mask" and hilt "battle". The name is best known from the medieval German saga the Nibelungenlied, where Kriemhild is a be...

Krishna is a central deity in Hinduism, derived from Sanskrit कृष्ण (kṛṣṇa) meaning "black, dark." He is considered the eighth avatar of Vishnu and is also revered as the Supreme God in some traditions. The name reflects...

Kronos is the Greek form of Cronus, the leader of the Titans in Greek mythology. The name is derived from the Greek Κρόνος (Kronos), which may contain the Indo-European root *(s)ker- meaning "to cut". This etymology conn...

K'uk'ulkan K'uk'ulkan (also spelled Kukulkan) is a Yucatec Maya name meaning "feathered serpent" (from k'uk' "quetzal feather" and kaan "serpent") and refers to a major serpent deity in Maya mythology. This god is roughl...

Kun is a Chinese feminine name derived from the character 坤 (kūn), meaning "earth" or "female". In Chinese philosophy and cosmology, 坤 represents the yin principle—the receptive, nurturing, and earthly force, complemen...

Kušuḫ was the Hurrian god of the moon, known from cuneiform texts across a wide geographic area, including sites in modern Turkey (Hattusa), Syria (Ugarit, Alalakh, Mari), and Iraq (Nuzi). His cult was widespread, yet no...

Kyllikki is a Finnish feminine given name derived from the Finnish word kyllä meaning "abundance" or kyllin meaning "enough." The name is most famously known as a character in the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala, whe...

Lachesis is a feminine name of Greek origin, meaning "apportioner" in Greek. In Greek mythology, Lachesis was one of the Μοῖραι (Moirai), or Three Fates, who controlled the destiny of humans. Etymology and Role The name...

Laetitia is the original Latin form of Letitia, as well as a French variant. Derived from the Latin laetitia meaning "joy, happiness," the name was also the name of a minor Roman goddess of joy. In Christian tradition, S...

Laima is a Baltic goddess of fate, luck, pregnancy, and childbirth, whose name originates from the Latvian word laime and Lithuanian laimė, both meaning 'luck' or 'fate'. She is a central figure in Baltic mythology, asso...

Lakshmi (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी, IAST: Lakṣmī), also known as Shri, is a principal goddess in Hinduism, revered as the goddess of prosperity, good luck, beauty, fortune, wealth, fertility, and abundance. Her name derives from...

Lamia is a feminine given name of uncertain etymology, possibly stemming from the Greek word λαιμός (laimos), meaning "throat." This origin is fitting given the monstrous nature of its mythological namesake.Mythological...

Lara 2 is a feminine given name of Roman origin, primarily considered a variant of Larunda.In Roman mythology, Larunda (also known as Lara) was a water nymph known for her loquacity. According to Ovid's Fasti, she reveal...

Larisa is a feminine given name with deep roots in ancient Greek mythology and history. The name is possibly derived from the ancient city of Larisa in Thessaly, Greece, which meant "citadel". In Greek legends, the nymph...

Larunda, also known as Lara, is a figure in Roman mythology, a water nymph whose story is preserved primarily in Ovid's Fasti. Her name may derive from Greek λαλέω (laleo), meaning "to talk, to chatter," or from the Lati...

Latona is the Latin form of ⟨a href="/name/leto" class="nl">Leto⟨/a⟩. In Roman mythology, she was the goddess of childhood, motherhood, and modesty, often identified with her Greek counterpart Leto. The name is derived f...

Lauma, also known in Lithuanian as Laumė or in Yotvingian as Łauma, is a figure from Eastern Baltic mythology, particularly associated with Latvian and Lithuanian folklore. The name's meaning is uncertain, but it is ofte...

Laurin is a name of uncertain origin, likely derived from the Latin laurinus meaning "of laurel", a derivative of laurus. The laurel wreath has long been a symbol of victory and honor in classical antiquity, giving the n...

Laverna is a name of ancient Roman origin, best known as the goddess of thieves and thievery in Roman mythology. The name's meaning remains uncertain, though several theories have been proposed. According to Roman source...

Laverne is a given name of English origin, derived from a French surname that itself comes from a place name. The ultimate root is the Gaulish word vern, meaning "alder". It is sometimes associated with the Roman goddess...

Lavinia is a name of uncertain meaning, probably of Etruscan origin. In Roman mythology, Lavinia was the daughter of King Latinus and the wife of Aeneas, the Trojan hero and legendary founder of the Roman people. Accordi...

Laxmi is a common transcription of the Sanskrit-derived name Lakshmi, used in Nepali, Hindi, Marathi, and Telugu. It is an alternate spelling of Telugu లక్ష్మి (Lakṣmi) or Marathi/Hindi लक्ष्मी (Lakṣmī), and is the most...

Lech is a Polish masculine given name with deep roots in Slavic legend and national identity. According to Polish mythology, Lech was the name of the legendary founder of Poland, one of three brothers—Lech, Czech, and Ru...

Leda is a feminine given name of Greek origin, best known from mythology, where she was a Spartan queen. Her story is central to the myth of Zeus's seduction in the form of a swan, a tale that has inspired countless work...

Leon is a given name of Greek origin, derived from λέων (leon), meaning "lion". In Greek mythology, Leon was a giant killed by Heracles. During the Christian era, the Greek name merged with its Latin cognate Leo, leading...

Leukippos is a Greek name meaning "white horse" (leukos meaning "white, bright" and hippos meaning "horse"). This name appears in both mythology and history, with several notable bearers in ancient Greece.EtymologyThe na...

Levana is a feminine given name of Roman origin, derived from Latin levo meaning "to raise, to lift." In Roman religion and mythology, Levana was the name of a goddess associated with newborn babies and the rituals of ch...

Lhamo is a Tibetan feminine name that means "goddess" in the Tibetan language. The word lha mo literally translates to "female deity" or "goddess," reflecting the importance of Buddhist and pre-Buddhist divine feminine f...

Liber is a Latin name meaning "free," derived from Latin liber. In ancient Roman religion, Liber (also known as Liber Pater) was a god of viticulture, wine, male fertility, and freedom. He was a patron deity of Rome's pl...

Libitina is the ancient Roman goddess of funerals, corpses, and death. Her name, often used as a metonym for death itself, has uncertain origins; it may derive from the Etruscan word lupu, meaning "dead." Alternatively,...

Libuše is a female given name of Czech origin, derived from the Czech word libý meaning "pleasant, nice", which itself comes from the Slavic element ľuby meaning "love". The name is deeply rooted in Czech national mythol...

Ligeia is a feminine given name derived from the Ancient Greek λιγύς (ligys), meaning "clear-voiced, shrill, or whistling." In Greek mythology, Ligeia was one of the Sirens — creatures whose enchanting songs lured sailor...

Lóegaire is an Old Irish masculine given name meaning "calf herder," derived from the Old Irish word lóeg ("calf"). The name appears in early Irish literature and history, borne by figures from legend, myth, and the earl...

Loki is a figure from Norse mythology, known as a trickster god associated with magic, shape-shifting, and chaos. The name's etymology is uncertain; it may derive from the Germanic root *luką meaning "lock", or perhaps f...

Lotus is a feminine given name of English usage, derived from the name of the lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera) or the mythological lotus tree. The name ultimately comes from Greek λωτός (lotos). In Greek and Roman mytholo...

Louhi is a central figure in Finnish mythology, known as the powerful ruler of Pohjola and a death goddess. The name Louhi is a variant of Loviatar, which bears the same mythological associations. In Finnish folklore, Lo...

Loviatar is a name found in Finnish mythology. The meaning of the name is uncertain, though it is often connected to the Finnish word lovi ("notch" or "crack"), related to the concept of falling into a trance — langeta l...

Lucina is a feminine given name with roots in Roman mythology, derived from Latin. The name originally comes from lucus meaning "grove," but was later reinterpreted as being associated with lux meaning "light." This sema...

Lucretia is a feminine given name derived from the Roman family name Lucretius, which itself may come from Latin lucrum meaning "profit, wealth." The name is inextricably linked to the legendary Roman noblewoman Lucretia...

Lug is the Old Irish form of Lugh, a name deeply rooted in Celtic mythology and linguistic reconstruction. Derived from Primitive Irish Luga, which itself traces back to Proto-Celtic *Lugus, the name ultimately connects...

Lugalbanda is a name of Sumerian origin, deriving from the elements lugal meaning "king" and banda meaning "young," "wild," or "fierce." This ancient name belongs to a legendary king of Uruk in Sumerian mythology, who is...

Lugh is a prominent figure in Irish mythology, known as a warrior, king, master craftsman, and savior. He is a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, a supernatural race, and is associated with skill, mastery in multiple discip...

Lugus is a prominent deity in the Celtic (Gaulish) pantheon, whose worship is attested through epigraphic evidence primarily from Iberia and Gaul. The name itself is of uncertain etymology, potentially deriving from one...

Luigsech is an Old Irish feminine name, likely derived from the mythological figure Lugh. In Irish mythology, Lugh Lámfada was a divine hero and leader of the Tuatha Dé Danann, known for his skills in many arts. The name...

Etymology and MythologyLuna directly means "the moon" in Latin, and it is also the word for moon in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and other Romance languages. In Roman mythology, Luna was the goddess of the Moon, often d...

Luned is the Welsh form of Lunete, found in the medieval Welsh tale Owain, or the Lady of the Fountain, which is an adaptation of Chrétien de Troyes's Old French poem Yvain, the Knight of the Lion. The name stems from a...

Lycurgus is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek name Lykourgos (Λυκοῦργος), which is composed of the elements λύκος (lykos) meaning "wolf" and ἔργον (ergon) meaning "work, deed." Thus, the name can be interpreted as...

Lycus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Lykos (Λύκος), which means "wolf". In Greek mythology, Lycus was a name borne by several figures, including a legendary ruler of Thebes, a son of Poseidon, and a Bythinian ki...

Maeve is the Anglicized form of the Irish name Medb, which means "intoxicating" or "she who intoxicates," possibly connected to mead. In early modern Irish, it was spelled Meadhbh or Maedhbh, with the pronunciation evolv...

Magni is an Old Norse masculine given name, derived from the element magn meaning "power" or "strength." In Norse mythology, Magni is the son of the thunder god Thor and the giantess Járnsaxa. Notably, Magni is one of th...

Maia is a feminine given name with deep roots in Greek and Roman mythology, as well as continued use in modern languages such as Portuguese and Georgian. In Greek, the name derives from the word μαῖα (maia), meaning "goo...

Manaia is a feminine Māori name derived from a stylized motif found in traditional Māori carving and tattooing. The Manaia figure is a mythological being, typically depicted with the head of a bird, the body of a human,...

Manannán is a given name of Irish origin, deeply rooted in Irish mythology. It ultimately derives from the name of the Isle of Man, which may come from the Celtic root *moniyo- meaning "mountain." In Gaelic mythology, Ma...

Manawydan is a figure from Welsh mythology, known as Manawydan fab Llŷr (son of Llŷr). He is a central character in the Mabinogi, a collection of medieval Welsh tales. His name is a Welsh cognate of Manannán, the Irish s...

Marcius is a Roman family name derived from the praenomen Marcus. The name ultimately stems from Mars, the Roman god of war, making Marcius a patronymic or clan name that literally means "belonging to Marcus" or "of Mars...