Hephaestus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Pronunciation
hi-FEES-təs(English)
hi-FEHS-təs(English)

cartoon of the name Hephaestus
Cartoon of Hephaestus

Hephaestus Name meanings & History

Latinized form of Greek Ἥφαιστος (Hephaistos), meaning unknown. It probably shares its origin with the Minoan city of Φαιστός (Phaistos), which is of Pre-Greek origin. In Greek mythology Hephaestus was the god of fire and forging, the husband of the unfaithful Aphrodite. It was said that when he was born Hera, his mother, was so displeased with his physical deformities that she hurled him off the top of Mount Olympus.

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

Synonyms of Hephaestus:

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

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

P: Particular,Partnership,Passive,Political,Pensive

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

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

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

U: Understanding,Undermining,Utopia,Unity,Universality

Hephaestus is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Hephaestus (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: He who shines by day

Other Forms: Hephaestos, Hephastus, Hephestus