Morpheus is a male name of Greek origin, meaning "God Of Dreams." In Greek mythology, Morpheus is associated with sleep and dreams, appearing in human form in dreams. According to Ovid, he is one of the thousand sons of Somnus (Sleep) and is skilled at mimicking the appearance and speech of men. The name Morpheus began to represent the god of dreams or sleep from the Middle Ages. Notably, the opiate drug morphine was derived from the name Morpheus. The name also appears in various cultural references, such as in The Matrix franchise and The Sandman by Neil Gaiman. Morpheus is a powerful and evocative name rooted in ancient mythology, symbolizing the realm of dreams and sleep.