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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Possibly 'slayer of Belleros' (an ancient Corinthian figure), or 'bearer of darts'
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- buh-LAIR-uh-fahn
Bellerophon is a Greek name, said buh-LAIR-uh-fahn. It may mean 'slayer of Belleros', an ancient Corinthian figure, or 'bearer of darts'. It's a long, four-syllable name with real weight to it, for parents who like their names to sound grand.
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 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 Bellerophon mean?
Possibly ‘slayer of Belleros’ (an ancient Corinthian figure), or ‘bearer of darts’.
How do you pronounce Bellerophon?
Bellerophon is pronounced buh-LAIR-uh-fahn (IPA: /bəˈlɛrəfɒn/).
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