Boy name
Hercules name meaning
“glory of Hera”
Hercules is a masculine name from Latin meaning glory of Hera. Latin Hercules corresponds to Greek Herakles, which combines Hera with kleos, meaning glory. The name also refers to the hero of Greek and Roman mythology, connecting its Latin form with the related Greek name.
What does Hercules mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Hercules
From Latin Hercules, the counterpart of Greek Herakles, combining Hera with kleos, 'glory'. It names the hero of Greek and Roman mythology.
Name combinations with Hercules
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hercules, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hercules: glory of Hera
- Syaputra: son, male child
- Atma: spirit or true self
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Meaning of each word
- Hercules: glory of Hera
- Jaka: an unmarried young man
- Ara: fig tree
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Hercules Ara
Meaning of each word
- Hercules: glory of Hera
- Ara: fig tree
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Mangaraja Hercules Aprilianto
Meaning of each word
- Mangaraja: king, ruler
- Hercules: glory of Hera
- Aprilianto: associated with April
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Hercules Prakarsa
Meaning of each word
- Hercules: glory of Hera
- Prakarsa: initiative to begin an undertaking
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Hercules Sosrodjojo Nyaman
Meaning of each word
- Hercules: glory of Hera
- Sosrodjojo: a thousand victories
- Nyaman: comfortable and at ease
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How to pronounce Hercules
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦂꦕꦸꦭꦺꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮨᮁᮎᮥᮜᮨᮞ᮪ |
Is Hercules a boy’s name?
Yes, Hercules is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Hercules ranks #4,089 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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FAQ about the name Hercules
What is the meaning of Hercules?
Hercules means glory of Hera. From Latin Hercules, the counterpart of Greek Herakles, combining Hera with kleos, 'glory'. It names the hero of Greek and Roman mythology.
Is Hercules a boy’s name?
Yes, Hercules is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Hercules?
Hercules is of Latin and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Hercules have?
Hercules has 3 syllables (Her-cu-les) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Hercules?
Hercules ranks #4,089 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Hercules?
Some ideas: Hercules Syaputra Atma; Hercules Jaka Ara; Hercules Ara.
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