Astraeus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Astraeus
The name 'Astraeus' means "starry" or "of the stars," derived from the Ancient Greek word *astēr* (ἀστήρ) meaning "star." It originates from Greek mythology, where Astraeus was a Titan god of dusk and the father of the winds and stars, and is used primarily in Hellenic cultural and religious contexts, though it appears rarely in modern usage.
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Etymology
The name 'Astraeus' means "starry" or "of the stars," derived from the Ancient Greek word *astēr* (ἀστήρ) meaning "star." It originates from Greek mythology, where Astraeus was a Titan god of dusk and the father of the winds and stars, and is used primarily in Hellenic cultural and religious contexts, though it appears rarely in modern usage.
Astraeus currently ranks #4,873 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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