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Hades

ˈheɪ.diːz
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

children of Cronus
dark
death deities
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Disney characters
Dragon Quest characters
Fortnite characters
gods
isograms
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Writing Systems

Ἅιδης, ᾍδηςAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
68/100
classic160%
mature160%
formal100%
upper class140%
devious100%
strong175%
strange160%
serious160%

Meaning & Etymology

The name 'Hades' originates from the Greek Ἅιδης (Haides), derived from ἀϊδής (aides), meaning 'unseen'. In Greek mythology, Hades is the god of the underworld, a realm also named after him. He is one of the three sons of Cronus and Rhea, alongside Zeus and Poseidon. Hades is often depicted as a dark and stern figure, ruling over the dead and the riches beneath the earth. His abduction of Persephone, who became his wife, is a central myth associated with him. The name 'Hades' has become synonymo...

Etymology

Original Form:

Ἅιδης (Haides)

Evolution:

From ἀϊδής (aides) meaning 'unseen' to Ἅιδης (Haides), and later Latinised as Pluto.

Source:

Greek mythology and linguistic studies

Related Names

Haides

Variant

Hadès

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