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BoyPronounced English /ˈvʌl.kən/

Vulcan

A name meaning "to flash".

Quick answer

Vulcan is a boy name meaning "to flash".

Pronunciation: English /ˈvʌl.kən/.

GenderBoy
Meaningto flash
PronunciationEnglish /ˈvʌl.kən/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Latin Vulcanus, possibly related to fulgeo meaning "to flash", but more likely of pre-Latin origin. In Roman mythology Vulcan was the god of fire. He was later equated with the Greek god Hephaestus.

Notes and context

Usage: roman mythology