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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The north wind, personified as a Greek god
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- BOR-ee-as
Boreas is a Greek name meaning the north wind, personified as a Greek god. It's pronounced BOR-ee-as (/ˈbɔːriəs/), and it carries the feel of wild, open weather for a parent who wants a name rooted in myth.
Meaning & Origin of Boreas
Meaning: The north wind, personified as a Greek god.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Boreas
BOR-ee-asIPA /ˈbɔːriəs/
Popularity of Boreas
Boreas 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 Boreas mean?
The north wind, personified as a Greek god. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Boreas?
Boreas is pronounced BOR-ee-as (IPA: /ˈbɔːriəs/).
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