Alcyone Name Meaning
The name Alcyone comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Alcyone below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Alcyone Name Meaning
Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Αλκυονη (Alkyone), derived from the word αλκυων (alkyon) meaning "kingfisher". In Greek myth this name belonged to a daughter of Aeolus and the wife of Ceyx. After...
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