Asklepios - Unique Boy Names

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Asklepios

/æskˈliːpoʊs/

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Rare

Meaning

To cut open

Symbolizes the act of surgical intervention and the divine power to heal, representing the balance between life, death, and medical knowledge.

Symbolism

Embodies healing, restoration, medical wisdom, and the sacred role of physicians; often associated with the Rod of Asclepius, a symbol of modern medicine.

Etymology: Derived from the ancient Greek 'Asklēpiós' (Ἀσκληπιός), possibly from 'askos' (bag, sheath) and 'lepis' (scale), or linked to the verb 'to cut open,' referencing early surgical practices.

Style & Origin

traditional

elegant

ancient

Cultural Background

Originating in ancient Greek mythology, Asklepios is the god of medicine and healing, deeply rooted

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