Hephaestion

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Hephaestion comes from the Greek word "Hephaistos," which means "god of fire" or "blacksmith."
Popularity
Hephaestion is a very rare name and is not ranked in the top 1000 baby names in the USA or any other country.

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Cartoon of Hephaestion

Hephaestion Name meanings & History

The name Hephaestion comes from the Greek word "Hephaistos," which means "god of fire" or "blacksmith.". Latinized form of Hephaistion. This name was borne by a Macedonian nobleman, who was a general in the army of Alexander the Great (4th century BC). Hephaestion is not commonly used as a baby name. It may appeal to parents who are fans of Greek history or mythology.

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

Synonyms of Hephaestion:

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

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

P: Particular,Passive,Partnership,Pensive,Political

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

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

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

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

O: Obsessive,Organized,Obstinate,Obsolete,Ostentatious

N: Nervous,Nagging,Neurosis,Nutrition,Nice,Nitpicking,Neat

Hephaestion is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Mature name
  • a Simple name
  • a Urban name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Hephaestion was a famous ancient Greek general and companion to Alexander the Great.

Related Names to Hephaestion

Hephzibah, Hepburn, Hepera, Hepzi, Hepzi-bah