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Apollo name meaning
First Name
5k
in the U.S.
since 1880
5k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
423
in the U.S.
in 2010
423
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Apollo mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Apollo
User Submitted Origins
Greek
91%
English
9%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Indiana, U.S., the name Apollo means "Greek god".
- According to a user from Minnesota, U.S., the name Apollo is of Greek origin and means "Apollo is the Olympian god of the sun and light, music and poetry, healing and plagues, prophecy and knowledge, order and beauty, archery and agriculture".
- According to a user from Maryland, U.S., the name Apollo is of Greek origin and means "To destroy".
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun A*pol"lo
A deity among the Greeks and Romans. He was the god of light and day (the “sun god”), of archery, prophecy, medicine, poetry, and music, etc., and was represented as the model of manly grace and beauty; -- called also Phébus.
Etymology: L. Apollo -linis, Gr. �
Other Dictionary Sources
- (Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis
Wiktionary
From Latin Apollo, from Ancient Greek Ἀπόλλων (Apóllōn).
- (Greek mythology, Roman mythology): The son of Zeus and Leto, (or Jupiter and Latona), and the twin brother of Artemis, (or Diana). He was the god of light, music, medicine, and poetry; and prophecy, dance, manly beauty, and more.
- (astronomy) The planet Mercury, when observed as a Morning Star.
- (astronomy) Short for 1862 Apollo, an Apollo asteroid.
- (NASA, space science) A United States space program, and the vehicles it created, used for human travel to the moon.
- (with "the") Apollo Theater, a music hall in New York City associated with African-American performers.
- The butterfly Parnassius apollo, a large swallowtail with black and red spots on white wings.
- A very handsome young man.
- A male given name.
- A placename.
From the object 1862 Apollo.
- (astronomy) An asteroid possessing an orbit that crosses the orbit of the Earth and an orbital period of over one year, with semimajor axes greater than 1 AU, and perihelion distances less than 1.017 AU.
Apollo was also found in the following language(s): Italian, Latin, Middle English, and Portuguese
Tags:Cats, Dogs, Fire, Fish, Greek Names, Greek/Roman Gods, Horse, Moons, Names for God, Names Inspired by Roman Myths, Space, Surnames
Notable Persons Named Apollo
Notable Persons Named Apollo
Apollo Creed
Apollo Creed was a professional boxer and boxing. Apollo was born on August 17th, 1942 in Los Angeles. He passed away on August 31st, 1985.
Apollo Milton Obote
Apollo Milton Obote was a (1st Executive Prime Minister), and 2nd Prime Minister of Uganda. His career lasted from 1966 to 1971. Apollo was born on December 28th, 1925 in Apac. He breathed his last breath on October 10th, 2005.
Apollo Carreón Quiboloy
He holds the title The Appointed Son of God and The Appointed Son of God (self-proclaimed). Apollo was born on April 25th, 1950 in Mt. Apo, Tamayong, Davao City, Philippines.
Apollo Robbins
Apollo Robbins is a consultant, magic (illusion), gentleman thief, security consultant, and magician. Apollo was born on May 23rd, 1974 in Plainview, Texas, U.S.
Apollo
Apollo is a fictional character.
Apollo Papathanasio
Apollo Papathanasio is a heavy metal music and power metal musician. He plays Guitar and Vocals. Apollo was given the name Apostolos Papathanasio on March 15th, 1969 in Borås.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Apollo
Notable Persons With the Last Name Apollo
Apollo
Apollo is a fictional character.
Phil Apollo
Phil was born in Massachusetts. Phil is also known as Panos, Phil; Playboy, The; Apollo, and Vince.
Saints Abib & Apollo
They hold the title Monks. Saints was born in 4 in Akhmim. They died in 4.
Argentina Apollo
Argentina was born on January 1st, 1938 in Buenos Aires. He passed away on August 2nd, 1984.
James Apollo
James Apollo is a blues, soul music, and indie rock musician. He plays Guitar, Piano, and Vocals. James was born James Apollo on December 25th, 1982 in Northwest Arkansas. James is also known as Apollo and J. W..
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Apollo | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 72.10% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 8.75% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 3.78% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.36% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 13.00% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Apollo
People with the last name Apollo are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Apollo
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