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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Forethought
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Pronunciation
- prə-MEE-thee-əs
Prometheus is an Ancient Greek name meaning "forethought," pronounced prə-MEE-thee-əs. It's a bold, many-syllabled choice that carries a clear, concrete meaning about thinking ahead. If you want a name with deep Greek roots and a meaning you can explain in a few words, this one delivers.
Meaning & Origin of Prometheus
Meaning: Forethought.
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Prometheus
prə-MEE-thee-əsIPA /prəˈmiːθiəs/
Popularity of Prometheus
Prometheus does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Prometheus mean?
Forethought. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Prometheus?
Prometheus is pronounced prə-MEE-thee-əs (IPA: /prəˈmiːθiəs/).
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