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BoyPronounced Latin /ˈpol.luːks/; American English /ˈpɑl.əks/; British English /ˈpɒl.əks/

Pollux

A name meaning "very sweet".

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Pollux is a boy name meaning "very sweet".

Pronunciation: Latin /ˈpol.luːks/; American English /ˈpɑl.əks/; British English /ˈpɒl.əks/.

GenderBoy
Meaningvery sweet
PronunciationLatin /ˈpol.luːks/; American English /ˈpɑl.əks/; British English /ˈpɒl.əks/

Meaning and history

Roman form of Greek Πολυδεύκης (Polydeukes) meaning "very sweet", from πολύς ( polys ) meaning "much" and δευκής ( deukes ) meaning "sweet". In mythology he was the twin brother of Castor and a son of Zeus. The constellation Gemini, which represents the two brothers, contains a star by this name.

Notes and context

Usage: roman mythology