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Alcyone

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Pronounced al-SY-uh-nee /ælˈsaɪ.ə.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek alkyon, 'a kingfisher' (linked to the 'halcyon days' of calm seas); one of the Pleiades and a queen turned into a kingfisher; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: A kingfisher; calm seas: Alcyone is a Greek Pleiad. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'al-SY-uh-nee'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek alkyon, 'a kingfisher' (linked to the 'halcyon days' of calm seas); one of the Pleiades and a queen turned into a kingfisher; we note the myth

History & Origin

Alcyone comes from the Greek alkyon, 'a kingfisher' (linked to the 'halcyon days' of calm seas); one of the Pleiades and a queen turned into a kingfisher (we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'al-SY-uh-nee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (also the brightest star in the Pleiades). Rare, a-kingfisher at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alcyone is 'a kingfisher' in Greek — one of the Pleiades and a queen turned into a kingfisher (the source of the 'halcyon days' of calm seas) — a lyrical, storied name (we note the myth; said 'al-SY-uh-nee').
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References — Alcyone — Greek mythology; Pleiad

Variations

HalcyoneAlkyone

Nicknames

Alcy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alcyone mean?

Alcyone is Greek for 'a kingfisher' (linked to the 'halcyon days'); one of the Pleiades. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Alcyone?

It's said al-SY-uh-nee /ælˈsaɪ.ə.ni/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alcyone a boy or girl name?

Alcyone is a girl's name.

How popular is Alcyone?

Alcyone is a very rare name in the U.S.

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