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GirlPronounced Classical Greek /nýks/; English /ˈnɪks/

Nyx

A name meaning "night".

Quick answer

Nyx is a girl name meaning "night".

Pronunciation: Classical Greek /nýks/; English /ˈnɪks/.

GenderGirl
Meaningnight
PronunciationClassical Greek /nýks/; English /ˈnɪks/

Meaning and history

The name means "night" in Greek. This was the name of the Greek goddess of the night, the daughter of Chaos and the wife of Erebus.

Notes and context

Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Νύξ