Names Phrixus

Phrixus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Phrixus means "curly-haired" in Greek. In Greek mythology, Phrixus was the son of King Athamas and Nephele, and he is known for his association with the Golden Fleece.
Scripts(How to write)
Φρίξος
Φρίξος(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
FREEK-suhs
FRIK-səs(English)
Popularity
Phrixus is not a common name and does not appear on most popularity lists.

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Cartoon of Phrixus

Phrixus Name meanings & History

Phrixus means "curly-haired" in Greek. In Greek mythology, Phrixus was the son of King Athamas and Nephele, and he is known for his association with the Golden Fleece. From the Greek Φρίξος (Phrixos) meaning "thrilling, causing shivers", derived from φρίξ (phrix) meaning "ripple, shiver". In Greek myth Phrixus was the son of Athamus and Nephele. He was to be sacrificed to Zeus, but he escaped with his sister Helle on the back of the ram with the Golden Fleece. Phrixus is primarily used as a name from ancient Greek mythology and is not commonly used today as a baby name.

Zodiac Sign of Phrixus: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Phrixus:

P: Partnership,Particular,Passive,Political,Pensive

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

R: Restless,Rational,Reason,Resourceful

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

X: Exhaustive,Extravagant,Extensive,Extreme,X marks' the spot,Exaggeration,Excitement

U: Universality,Undermining,Unity,Understanding,Utopia

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

Phrixus is:

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

Related Names to Phrixus

Phrixos, Phryxus, Phryxos

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