Names Categorized "twins"

Apollo is the Greek name of one of the most important Olympian gods in ancient Greek religion and mythology. Its etymology is uncertain: it derives from the Greek Ἀπόλλων (Apollon), which may stem from the Indo-European...

Arke is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word ἀρκής (arkes) meaning "swift." In Greek mythology, Arke was the twin sister of the rainbow goddess Iris but is far lesser-known than her sibling. While...

Etymology and OriginsArtemis is a name of uncertain etymology, rooted in ancient Greek. It may derive from the Greek word ἀρτεμής (artemes), meaning "safe" or "unharmed," or alternatively from ἄρταμος (artamos), meaning...

Ashwin is a masculine given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word aśvin meaning "possessed of horses." In Hindu mythology, the Ashvins are twin gods — divine horsemen — who represent the sunrise and sunse...

Babirye is a feminine given name and surname of Ganda origin, meaning "first of twins" in Luganda. It belongs to a naming tradition among the Baganda people of Uganda, where twin births carry special cultural significanc...

Castor is a masculine given name of Greek origin, rooted in ancient mythology and language. The name derives from the Greek Κάστωρ (Kastor), which may be connected to the verb κέκασμαι (kekasmai), meaning "to excel, to s...

Comhghán is an Old Irish name meaning "born together," derived from the elements com "with, together" and gan "born." This compound name reflects a tradition of forming meaningful appellations from descriptive roots. Com...

Cosimo is the Italian form of the name Cosmas, derived from the Greek Kosmas (κόσμος), meaning “order, world, universe.” It first gained prominence in Tuscany during the Renaissance, largely through the Medici family. Co...

Cosmas is a masculine given name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from the name Κοσμᾶς (Kosmas), which comes from the Greek word κόσμος (kosmos) meaning "order, world, universe." The name is closely associated with Saint...

Crispin is an English masculine given name, derived from the Roman cognomen Crispinus, which itself originated from the name Crispus. The name is most famously associated with the 3rd-century Christian saint Crispin, who...

Damian is a masculine given name used across multiple European languages, including Dutch, English, Polish, and Romanian. It derives from the Greek name Damianos (Δαμιανός), which in turn comes from the Greek verb δαμάζω...

Dylan is a given name of Welsh origin, famously borne by poet Dylan Thomas and musician Bob Dylan. Its etymology is rooted in the Welsh prefix dy meaning "to, toward" and llanw meaning "tide, flow," though it is often in...

Epimetheus is a Greek masculine name derived from the Greek word ἐπιμήθεια (epimetheia), meaning “hindsight, hindthought.” In Greek mythology, Epimetheus was one of the Titans, son of Iapetus, and brother of Prometheus....

Etymology and MeaningEsau is the anglicized form of the Hebrew name עֵשָׂו (ʿEsaw), which possibly means "hairy." This etymology is directly tied to the biblical account of his birth, as he was born with a ruddy complexi...

Freya is the Anglicized spelling of the name of the Norse goddess Freyja, whose Old Norse name means "lady". In Norse mythology, Freyja is a member of the Vanir, a group of gods associated with fertility, wisdom, and the...

Freyr is a name deeply rooted in Norse mythology, derived from the Old Norse word freyr, meaning "lord". The name originates from the Germanic root *fraujô. In mythological context, Freyr was likely originally called Yng...

Fuxi is a foundational figure in Chinese mythology, revered as a culture hero and the first of the mythical Three Sovereigns. His name is typically composed of the characters 伏 (fú, meaning "prostrate" or "lying down")...

Gemini is a Latin word meaning "twins," used as a name for the third sign of the zodiac and the constellation representing the twin brothers Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology. As a personal given name, Gemini is rare...

Etymology and OriginsGlooscap (also spelled Gluskabe, Glooskap, Gluskabi, Kluscap, Kloskomba, or Gluskab) is a legendary figure of the Wabanaki peoples, indigenous to Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Atlantic Canada. T...

Hikaru (ひかる, ヒカル) is a Japanese unisex given name rooted in elements that convey concepts of light and radiance. Its phonetic core—the hikaru component—corresponds to the verb meaning "to shine" or "to radiate ligh...

Hunahpu is a central hero figure in Maya mythology, most famously appearing alongside his twin brother Xbalanque in the Popol Vuh, the sacred book of the K'iche' Maya. His name is interpreted as "one blowgunner" from Cla...

EtymologyHypnos is the Greek word for "sleep", derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *sup-no- meaning "sleep". In Greek mythology, Hypnos is the personification of sleep, and his name ultimately gave rise to the mode...

Isingoma is a masculine given name of Ganda origin, derived from the Luganda language spoken by the Baganda people of Uganda. The name literally means 'first of twins,' reflecting a cultural tradition where birth order a...

Jacob is a classic male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yaʿaqov (יַעֲקֹב). The name was adopted into Greek as Iakob (Ἰακώβ) and later into Latin as Iacob. In the Old Testament, Jacob is a centra...

Jam is the Persian form of the Avestan name 𐬫𐬌𐬨𐬀 (Yima), meaning "twin", cognate with Sanskrit Yama. This name belongs to a mythological king in Persian legend, more commonly known by the epithet Jamshid. Jamshid is a ce...

Kaoru is a Japanese given name that can be used for both males and females. It is primarily written with one of several kanji characters meaning "fragrance" or "fragrant", such as 薫, 香, or 馨. The reading can also be r...

Kato is a masculine given name from the Ganda people of Uganda, meaning "second of twins" in Luganda. The name reflects a common naming tradition among the Baganda and other East African cultures where twin births are as...

Kehinde is a Yoruba given name meaning "comes last". It is traditionally given to the second-born of twins and is short for Omokehinde, meaning "a child who comes last" in Yoruba.Cultural and Spiritual SignificanceIn Yor...

Lleu is a Welsh masculine name that is likely a form of the Gaulish mythological name Lugus. It is most famously borne by the hero Lleu Llaw Gyffes ('Lleu of the Skillful Hand'), a central figure in Welsh mythology, part...

Nakato is a feminine given name of Ganda origin, used by the Baganda people of Uganda. The name means "second of twins" in Luganda, the language of the Baganda. Within this culture, the order of twin births has specific...

Nüwa (also read Nügua) is the Chinese creator goddess in mythology, depicted as a snake with a human head. Her name is composed of the elements 女 (nǚ) meaning "woman, female" and 娲 (wā), a character of uncertain origin...

Perez is a given name found in the English Bible, derived from the Hebrew word meaning "breach, burst forth." In the Old Testament, Perez is the twin brother of Zerah, born to Judah and Tamar, as recounted in Genesis 38:...

Thomas is a male name derived from the Aramaic word te'oma, meaning "twin". The English spelling comes via Latin Thomas from the Greek transliteration Thōmâs, which itself is from Imperial Aramaic Tawmɑʔ. The root occurs...