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At a Glance
- Meaning
- From an old Celtic word for 'horse'
- Origin
- Gaulish
- Pronunciation
- eh-POH-nuh
Epona (eh-POH-nuh) is a Gaulish name that comes from an old Celtic word for 'horse.' It has a soft, flowing sound: four syllables' worth of rhythm packed into three, with the stress on the middle beat. If you love names with deep roots and a clear, concrete meaning, Epona offers exactly that.
Meaning & Origin of Epona
Meaning: From an old Celtic word for 'horse'.
Origin: Gaulish.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Epona
eh-POH-nuhIPA /ɛˈpoʊnə/
Popularity of Epona
Epona 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 Epona mean?
From an old Celtic word for ‘horse’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Epona?
Epona is pronounced eh-POH-nuh (IPA: /ɛˈpoʊnə/).
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