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Boreas

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Pronounced BOR-ee-us /ˈbɔr.i.əs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Boreas, 'the north wind' (variously 'the devouring one; from the mountains'); the god of the cold north wind and winter; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The north wind: Boreas is the Greek god of the north wind. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'BOR-ee-us'). We note the god.

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MeaningFrom the Greek Boreas, 'the north wind' (variously 'the devouring one; from the mountains'); the god of the cold north wind and winter; we note the god

History & Origin

Boreas comes from the Greek Boreas, 'the north wind' (variously 'the devouring one; from the mountains'); the god of the cold north wind and winter (we note the god). A bold, classic name (said 'BOR-ee-us').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (the source of 'boreal'). Rare, the-north-wind at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Boreas is 'the north wind' in Greek — the god of the cold north wind and winter — a bold, storied name (we note the god; said 'BOR-ee-us').

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References — Boreas — Greek mythology; god

Variations

Boreus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Boreas mean?

Boreas is Greek for 'the north wind'; the god of the cold north wind and winter. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Boreas?

It's said BOR-ee-us /ˈbɔr.i.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Boreas a boy or girl name?

Boreas is a boy's name.

How popular is Boreas?

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