Apollo

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Origin, Meaning And History Of Apollo

Apollo is a name with Greek and Roman origins and several different meanings depending on the interpretation. Some definitions draw from a translation of the Greek word ‘apelo,’ meaning ‘strength,’ or the Greek word ‘apollymi,’ meaning ‘destroyer.’ Another meaning of the name comes from the Anatolian God, Appaliunas, which means ‘Father light’ or ‘Father Lion.’ However, the primary reference is made to the Greek God Apollo.

Apollo is the name of the Greek God of sun and light. He was the son of Zeus and Leto and had a twin sister, Artemis. Apollo was worshiped as the patron of medicine, prophecy, archery, art, law, and beauty. The name was commonly used by the Greeks and Romans, including several holy saints of the Roman Catholic Church.

Apollo is an ancient Greek and Roman name that spread throughout Europe and Britain along with Christianity. This name came to the United States along with the European settlers. Initially, this name was not very popular, but it has become popular over the years and is frequently used for boys.

The name Apollo is pronounced; ‘Uh-paw-loh.’ The name Apollo can vary depending on the geographical region and the language spoken. Some variations include Apollonia in Italian, Apollinariya in Russian, Apolinar or Apolonia in Spanish, Apolline in French, and Apollon in Greek. In addition, Apollo can have several pet names, such as Polo, Paolo, Abela, Apon, and Paulie.

Several notable fictional figures throughout history have carried the name Apollo. For example, Apollo Creed was one of the main characters in the Rocky movies. Apollo began as the protagonist’s nemesis and later became an inseparable friend. Another memorable fictional character is the DC Comics superhero Apollo who has abilities similar to Superman.

Besides the Greek Sun God, another association of the name is with NASA’s Apollo Program. This was the name of the historic trip to the Moon and back. The first people to set foot on the Moon were Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

Apollo

Meaning The one who is very handsome and is also a name of Greek God

Gender Boy

Religion Greek

Origin Greek,Roman

Names starting with  A..  Aa..  Aap..  Abe..  Abh..  Abi..  Abl..  Aho..  Aip..  Ava..  Aba.. 

How To Pronounce Apollo?

Apollo On The Popularity Chart

According to the US Social Security Administration chart, Apollo was unpopular in the 1980s and 1990s. After 2009, it saw a sharp increase in popularity. Take a look at the graphs below for more information.

Popularity Over Time

In 2009, the name was given to 80 babies per million and this grew to 778 babies per million in 2021.

Rank Over Time

The name’s ranking saw a steep decline after 1986 reaching a low of 23666 in 2001. The ranking of the name Apollo saw its all-time high in 1982.

Names With Similar Sound As Apollo

If the sound of Apollo appeals to you and you want to explore more names with similar sound, here are some suggestions.

Aapal Abalendu Abell Abhilash Abhilesh Abilash Abiola Aipal Apollon Apollonius

Names With Similar Meaning As Apollo

If you are looking for baby names that represent the qualities of the Greek Sun God, here are some worthwhile names to consider.

Aapal Ababil Abal Abel Abell Abhipal Abhipala Abiola Ahobal Aipal

Name Numerology For Apollo

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