The baby name Typhoeus is a boy name, 3 syllables long and is pronounced "TIE-foh-us".
Typhoeus is Greek in Origin.
Typhoeus is a Greek name that means "smoke" or "whirlwind". In Greek mythology, Typhoeus was a monstrous giant with a hundred dragon heads who challenged Zeus for control of the universe. Zeus ultimately defeated Typhoeus and banished him to the depths of the earth. The name Typhoeus is not commonly used as a given name in modern times.
The gender of the name Typhoeus is masculine. The pronunciation of Typhoeus is TIE-foh-ee-us. The name is derived from the Greek word "typhos" which means "smoke" or "whirlwind". The name is composed of two parts: "typho" and "eus". "Typho" refers to the Greek god Typhon, who was the father of Typhoeus in mythology. "Eus" is a common suffix in Greek names that means "good" or "noble".
The origin of the name Typhoeus can be traced back to ancient Greek mythology. The name was associated with a monstrous giant who challenged the gods for control of the universe. While the name is not commonly used as a given name in modern times, it has been used in literature and popular culture as a reference to the mythological figure.
Typhoeus has the following similar or variant Names
- Typhaeus |
- Typhoeus