Eetion

Eetion (Ἠετίων) is a masculine first name that originates from Greek mythology. The exact meaning is not clearly defined, but it is often interpreted as 'the king of the Cilicians.'

What does the name Eetion mean?

Eetion (Ἠετίων) is a masculine first name that comes from Greek mythology. Its exact meaning remains uncertain, but it is often associated with 'the king of the Cilicians.' The name has its roots in Ancient Greek. Eetion is regarded as the king of Thebes in Cilicia and is the father of Andromache, Hector's wife. Additionally, Eetion designates a genus of butterflies within the Hesperiinae, a subfamily of skipper butterflies.

Where does the name Eetion come from?

Eetion has its origins in Ancient Greek and is listed as a masculine first name meaning 'the king of the Cilicians.' The language from which the name originates is Greek.

How do you pronounce Eetion?

Eetion is pronounced like 'E-tion.'

Popularity

In Germany, Eetion is a rather rare first name. In 2012, it ranked 3,479th among the most common masculine first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Eetion was used as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Information on the global popularity and frequency of Eetion is also available.

Famous people

• Eetion (the king of Thebes)
• Eetion (Achaean) (a Greek warrior)
• Eetion (son of Electra) (the son of Electra is struck by lightning for his offense against Demeter)
• Eetion (son of Echekrates) (he is regarded as the father of Kypselos)