Poseidon name - Meaning of Poseidon

Poseidon name - Meaning of Poseidon

Gender

Masculine

Lucky Number

7

Usage

Greek Mythology

Pronounced

pə-SIE-dən (English)

Poseidon Meaning

Possibly derived from Greek ποσις (posis) "husband, lord" and δε (de) "earth". In Greek mythology Poseidon was the unruly god of the sea and earthquakes, the brother of Zeus. He was often depicted carrying a trident and riding in a chariot drawn by white horses. Poseidon is a Greek name, derived from the words "posis", which means "husband or lord", and "de", which means "earth". In Greek mythology, Poseidon was the god of all seas.