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BoyPronounced American English /ɑ.ˈfju.kəs/; American English /oʊ.ˈfju.kəs/; British English /ɒ.ˈfjuː.kəs/

Ophiuchus

A name of Latinized origin meaning "serpent bearer".

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Ophiuchus is a boy name with Latinized roots meaning "serpent bearer".

Pronunciation: American English /ɑ.ˈfju.kəs/; American English /oʊ.ˈfju.kəs/; British English /ɒ.ˈfjuː.kəs/.

GenderBoy
OriginLatinized
Meaningserpent bearer
PronunciationAmerican English /ɑ.ˈfju.kəs/; American English /oʊ.ˈfju.kəs/; British English /ɒ.ˈfjuː.kəs/

Meaning and history

Latinized form of Greek Ὀφιοῦχος (Ophiouchos) meaning "serpent bearer". This is the name of an equatorial constellation that depicts the god Asklepios holding a snake.

Notes and context

Usage: astronomy