What Does the Name Alcyone Mean
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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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