Names Cepheus

Cepheus

Found 2 entry about "Cepheus"

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Cepheus means "king" or "ruler" in Greek mythology. Cepheus was the king of Ethiopia and father of Andromeda, who was rescued by the hero Perseus from a sea monster.
Scripts(How to write)
Κηφεύς
Κηφεύς(Ancient Greek)
Popularity
The name Cepheus is not very common in the world and is not among the top 1000 baby names in the United States or Europe.

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Cepheus Name meanings & History

The name Cepheus means "king" or "ruler" in Greek mythology. Cepheus was the king of Ethiopia and father of Andromeda, who was rescued by the hero Perseus from a sea monster. Latinized form of the Greek Κηφεύς (Kepheus), which is of unknown meaning. In Greek legend he was a king of Ethiopia, the husband of Cassiopeia. After he died he was made into a constellation and placed in the sky. Cepheus is a unique name and is mainly used for boys. It can be used as a first name, middle name, or even as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Cepheus: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cepheus:

C: Chatty,Choice,Cute,Copycat,Candid,Curious,Clever

E: Enlighten,Environment,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enliven,Entertain

P: Passive,Political,Pensive,Partnership,Particular

H: Hyper,Haggle,Hope,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire

U: Undermining,Unity,Universality,Utopia,Understanding

S: Solidity,Status,Sex,Success,Social Standing,Security,Sensuality

Cepheus is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

2.) CEPHEUS (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: From Greek mythology, Cepheus was an Ethiopian king, the husband of Cassiopeia and father of Andromeda. He chained his daughter to a rock as a sacrifice to a threatening sea monster, but she was saved by Perseus. (SEE-FYOOS, SEE-FEE-US)