What Does the Name Herod Mean
The name Herod comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Herod below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Herod Name Meaning
BiblicalFrom the Greek name ‘Ηρωιδης (Heroides), which probably means "song of the hero" from ‘ηρως (heros) "hero, warrior" combined with ωιδη (oide) "song, ode". This was the name of several rulers of Judea during...
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