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Erebus

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Pronounced AIR-uh-bus /ˈɛr.ə.bəs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Erebos, 'darkness; the deep shadow'; a primordial god, the personification of darkness, and a shadowy region of the underworld; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: Darkness; the deep shadow: Erebus is the Greek god of darkness. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'AIR-uh-bus'). We note the god.

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MeaningFrom the Greek Erebos, 'darkness; the deep shadow'; a primordial god, the personification of darkness, and a shadowy region of the underworld; we note the god

History & Origin

Erebus comes from the Greek Erebos, 'darkness; the deep shadow'; a primordial god, the personification of darkness, and a shadowy region of the underworld (we note the god). A bold, classic name (said 'AIR-uh-bus').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (also a volcano in Antarctica). Rare, darkness at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Erebus is 'darkness; the deep shadow' in Greek — a primordial god of darkness and a shadowy region of the underworld — a bold, storied name (we note the god; said 'AIR-uh-bus').

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References — Erebus — Greek mythology; god of darkness

Variations

Erebos

Nicknames

Ereb

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Erebus mean?

Erebus is Greek for 'darkness; the deep shadow'; a primordial god of darkness. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Erebus?

It's said AIR-uh-bus /ˈɛr.ə.bəs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Erebus a boy or girl name?

Erebus is a boy's name.

How popular is Erebus?

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