The name Uranus originates from the Greek Οὐρανός (Ouranos), meaning 'the heavens'. In Greek mythology, Uranus was the husband of Gaia and the father of the Titans. The name reflects the celestial nature of the deity, symbolizing the sky and the heavens. This mythological connection was later extended to astronomy, where Uranus became the name of the seventh planet from the Sun, discovered in 1781. The planet's name emphasizes its position in the solar system and its mythological roots, connecti...