At a Glance
- Meaning
- Possibly 'slayer of Belleros' (an ancient Corinthian figure), or 'bearer of darts'
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- buh-LAIR-uh-fahn
Bellerophon is a Greek boy's name meaning “Possibly 'slayer of Belleros' (an ancient Corinthian figure), or 'bearer of darts'”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Bellerophon
Meaning: Possibly 'slayer of Belleros' (an ancient Corinthian figure), or 'bearer of darts'.
Origin: Greek.
How to Pronounce Bellerophon
buh-LAIR-uh-fahnIPA /bəˈlɛrəfɒn/
Popularity of Bellerophon
Bellerophon doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Bellerophon
- 109+ *Best* Greek Mythology Baby Names (Gods, Goddesses & Heroes)
- Greek Baby Boy Names With Heroic Roots
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