Boy Name Greek · Greek mythology

Phaethon

Pronunciation /PHAETH-on/

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“youth of the Sun”

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The Nurturer
Keyword: Care
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GenderBoy
OriginGreek mythology
Starting soundPh
Numerology6 · The Nurturer
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Meaning of Phaethon

Phaethon is a boy name of Greek mythology origin, popular among Greek families. It means “Youth associated with the Sun”.

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Greek mythology Greek Timeless Long Boy

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Phaethon Name Profile

Meaningyouth of the Sun
OriginGreek · Greek mythology
GenderBoy Name
First LetterP
Letters8
Syllables3

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