Eryx

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Eryx means "he who dominates and subdues".
Scripts(How to write)
The name Eryx is written as "Έρυξ" in Greek.
Ἔρυξ(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
EH-riks
ERIKS
Popularity
Eryx is a rare name and its popularity is quite low. It is not among the top 1000 names in any country.

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Eryx Name meanings & History

The name Eryx means "he who dominates and subdues". Derived from the Greek verb ἐρύκω (eruko) or (eryko) meaning "to keep in, to curb, to hold back, to restrain". This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a king of the Elymian people from Sicily. A mountain and city in Sicily were named after him, but are now called Erice. Eryx is mainly used as a masculine name.

Zodiac Sign of Eryx: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Eryx:

E: Expressive,Environment,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Enliven,Entertain

R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

X: Excitement,Extravagant,Exaggeration,X marks' the spot,Extreme,Extensive,Exhaustive

Eryx is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Nerdy name

2.) ERYX (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: From Greek mythology, Eryx was the name of a son of Aphrodite and Poseidon. (ERR-IX)


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