Boy Name Greek · Greek

Hephaestus

Pronunciation /heph-AEST-us/

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“fire”

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Hephaestus's Numerology

Free

The Expression (Destiny) number, calculated from the letters of Hephaestus.

5
The Free Spirit
Keyword: Freedom
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GenderBoy
OriginGreek
Starting soundHe
Numerology5 · The Free Spirit
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Meaning of Hephaestus

Hephaestus is a boy name of Greek origin, popular among Greek families. It means “God of fire and master craftsman associated with metalworking and skilled artistry”.

Hephaestus's Style

Greek Timeless Long Boy

Hephaestus at a Glance

Popularity
84/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
16/100
Pronunciation
76/100

Hephaestus is a popular, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Hephaestus Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#62#80#972015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#62

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Hephaestus Name Profile

Meaningfire
OriginGreek
GenderBoy Name
First LetterH
Letters10
Syllables3
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score84/100

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