Eos

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Pronounced EE-os /ˈi.ɔs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek eos, 'the dawn; daybreak'; the goddess who rose each morning to bring the light; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: The dawn: Eos is the Greek goddess of daybreak. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'EE-os'). We note the goddess.

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MeaningFrom the Greek eos, 'the dawn; daybreak'; the goddess who rose each morning to bring the light; we note the goddess

History & Origin

Eos comes from the Greek eos, 'the dawn; daybreak'; the goddess who rose each morning to bring the light (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'EE-os').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (the Roman equivalent is Aurora). Rare, the-dawn at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Eos is 'the dawn' in Greek — the goddess who rose each morning to open the gates of heaven for the sun — a lyrical, luminous name (we note the goddess; said 'EE-os').

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References — Eos — Greek mythology; goddess of dawn

Variations

AuroraEosphorus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eos mean?

Eos is Greek for 'the dawn; daybreak'; the goddess who brought the morning light. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Eos?

It's said EE-os /ˈi.ɔs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eos a boy or girl name?

Eos is a girl's name.

How popular is Eos?

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