Names Harpocrates

Harpocrates

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Greek Mythology
Meaning
Harpocrates is the Greek god of silence and secrecy, known in Egypt as Har-pa-khered. The name combines the Greek word "harpazo" meaning "to seize, grasp" with the Egyptian word "Horus" meaning "the avenger". So the name means "the youthful Horus who seizes".
Scripts(How to write)
Ἁρποκράτης in Greek
Ἁρποκράτης(Ancient Greek)
Popularity
Harpocrates is not a common name and has not been ranked in any baby name popularity lists in recent years. It is mostly used in historical and literary contexts.

cartoon of the name Harpocrates
Cartoon of Harpocrates

Harpocrates Name meanings & History

Ancient Egyptian/Greek. Harpocrates is the Greek god of silence and secrecy, known in Egypt as Har-pa-khered. The name combines the Greek word "harpazo" meaning "to seize, grasp" with the Egyptian word "Horus" meaning "the avenger". So the name means "the youthful Horus who seizes". The Greek form of HorusIn Ptolemaic Alexandria's mythology, Harpocrates is the god of silence. He was adapted by the Greeks from the Egyptian god Horus, with his name being adapted from the Ancient Egyptian Har-pa-khered or Heru-pa-khered meaning "Horus the Child". He was seen as representing the newborn sun that rose each day at dawn. He formed a trinity with Raet and Montu in Karnak and Medamud. Harpocrates is a rare name and is not commonly used as a first name. It is more commonly seen as a surname or used in mythology and literature.

Zodiac Sign of Harpocrates: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Harpocrates:

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

A: Ambitious,Action,Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry

R: Reason,Restless,Resourceful,Rational

P: Political,Pensive,Passive,Partnership,Particular

O: Ostentatious,Obstinate,Organized,Obsolete,Obsessive

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

T: Talkative,Truth,Tacky,Tireless,Testy,Doubting Thomas,Touchy

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

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

Harpocrates is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name