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Helios First Name Meaning

Helios is a male name of Greek origin, meaning "God Of The Sun." In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Helios is the personification of the Sun, often depicted driving a horse-drawn chariot through the sky with a radiant crown. He was also known as the guardian of oaths and the god of sight. Helios is associated with harmony and order, both in the movement of celestial bodies and in society. The name Helios comes from the Greek noun ἥλιος, which is inherited from Proto-Indo-European *seh₂u-el. Helios is also a second-generation Titan, and his name is associated with the Sun and the fundamental creative power behind it. In ancient Greek culture, Helios was worshipped in several places, with major cult centers in Rhodes and Corinth. The name Helios is often used in compounds such as heliocentrism and heliotropium, reflecting its association with the Sun.

Sources: Wikipedia, available at https://www.wikipedia.org | BabyNames.com, available at https://www.babynames.com

How popular Helios first name? (2000 - Now)

Historical popularity of Helios first name (1880 - Now)

Sources: Social Security Administration, available at https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/



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