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BoyPronounced Classical Greek /po.seː.dɔ̂ːn/; English /pə.ˈsaɪ.dn̩/

Poseidon

Possibly derived from Greek πόσις meaning "husband, lord" and δᾶ meaning "earth".

Quick answer

Poseidon is a boy name.

Pronunciation: Classical Greek /po.seː.dɔ̂ːn/; English /pə.ˈsaɪ.dn̩/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationClassical Greek /po.seː.dɔ̂ːn/; English /pə.ˈsaɪ.dn̩/

Meaning and history

Possibly derived from Greek πόσις ( posis ) meaning "husband, lord" and δᾶ ( da ) meaning "earth". The name first appears in Mycenaean Greek inscriptions as po-se-da-o. In Greek mythology Poseidon was the unruly god of the sea and earthquakes, the brother of Zeus. He was often depicted carrying a trident and riding in a chariot drawn by white horses.

Notes and context

Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Ποσειδῶν