At a Glance
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- KUR-buh-rus
Kerberos is a Greek name. It appears in our list of Moon Baby Names That Are Quietly Stunning.
Meaning & Origin of Kerberos
Origin: Greek.
A common claim: Kerberos is sometimes translated as 'spotted'. Actually: That's only a speculative guess among scholars, not a confirmed meaning.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Kerberos
KUR-buh-rusIPA /ˈkɜːrbərəs/
Popularity of Kerberos
Kerberos 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 Kerberos
Similar Names
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