At a Glance
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Pronunciation
- MEE-kuh-nohs
Mykonos is an Ancient Greek name. It appears in our list of 200+ Island Baby Names for Families Who Love the Sea.
Meaning & Origin of Mykonos
Origin: Ancient Greek.
A common claim: Mykonos means 'grandson of Apollo'. Actually: In Greek myth the island was named after the hero Mykons, a descendant of Apollo, but the name itself has no verifiable meaning.
How to Pronounce Mykonos
MEE-kuh-nohsIPA /ˈmiːkənoʊs/
Popularity of Mykonos
Mykonos 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 Mykonos
Similar Names
Milos · Naxos · Delos · Lipari · Ikaria · Elba
