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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Swift, quick-moving
- Origin
- Greek (mythological)
- Pronunciation
- ee-OH-lus
Aeolus (ee-OH-lus) is a Greek name from mythology that means "swift, quick-moving." You may see it glossed simply as "god of the wind," but that describes his role in the myths, not what the name itself means; ruling the winds is a separate attribute from the name's literal translation.
Meaning & Origin of Aeolus
Meaning: Swift, quick-moving.
Origin: Greek (mythological).
A common claim: Aeolus is often glossed simply as 'god of the wind.' Actually: That describes his mythological role, not the literal meaning of the name — the name itself translates to 'swift/moving'; ruling the winds is a separate mythological attribute.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Aeolus
ee-OH-lusIPA /iːˈoʊləs/
Popularity of Aeolus
Aeolus 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 Aeolus mean?
Swift, quick-moving. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Aeolus?
Aeolus is pronounced ee-OH-lus (IPA: /iːˈoʊləs/).
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