At a Glance: Name: Chiron – Meaning: traditionally linked to Greek kheir ('hand'), reflecting his renowned skill; true origin uncertain, possibly pre-Greek – Origin: Ancient Greek – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KY-ron
Chiron is an Ancient Greek boy's name meaning “traditionally linked to Greek kheir ('hand'), reflecting his renowned skill; true origin uncertain, possibly pre-Greek”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Chiron
Meaning: Traditionally linked to Greek kheir ('hand'), reflecting his renowned skill; true origin uncertain, possibly pre-Greek.
Origin: Ancient Greek.
A common claim: skilled with hands Actually: This 'hand' connection is a popular folk etymology, not a scholarly certainty -- Chiron's name may be pre-Greek in origin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Chiron
Phonetic: KY-ron IPA: /ˈkaɪrɒn/
Popularity of Chiron
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1983–2024.
Lists That Include Chiron
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