Notus

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Pronounced NOH-tus /ˈno.təs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Notos, 'the south wind'; the god of the hot, storm-bringing south wind of late summer; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The south wind: Notus is the Greek god of the south wind. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NOH-tus'). We note the god.

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MeaningFrom the Greek Notos, 'the south wind'; the god of the hot, storm-bringing south wind of late summer; we note the god

History & Origin

Notus comes from the Greek Notos, 'the south wind'; the god of the hot, storm-bringing south wind of late summer (we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'NOH-tus').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (one of the Anemoi/wind-gods). Rare, the-south-wind at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Notus is 'the south wind' in Greek — the god of the hot, storm-bringing south wind of late summer — a crisp, storied name (we note the god; said 'NOH-tus').

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References — Notus — Greek mythology; god

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Notus mean?

Notus is Greek for 'the south wind'; the god of the hot south wind. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Notus?

It's said NOH-tus /ˈno.təs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Notus a boy or girl name?

Notus is a boy's name.

How popular is Notus?

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