Meaning and Origin
What does the name Titan mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Titan
User Submitted Origins
Greek
73%
English
18%
Thai
9%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Iowa, U.S. says the name Titan is of Greek origin and means "Titan comes from Ancient Greek (Titan) it can have a number of different implied meanings. It can mean Giant, Strong, Sun, Sun God, and Vengeful among others. The actual etymology of the word isn't known for sure however it is known that it was 1st used as a name for the Greek Sun God (later referred to as Helios)".
- A user from Nevada, U.S. says the name Titan means "Art of god".
- A submission from Bermuda says the name Titan means "Strong man" and is of Greek origin.
- A submission from Washington, U.S. says the name Titan means "Warrior".
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
adjective Ti"tan
Titanic.
Other Dictionary Sources
- The largest of the satellites of Saturn; has a hazy nitrogen atmosphere
- (Greek mythology) any of the primordial giant gods who ruled the Earth until overthrown by Zeus; the Titans were offspring of Uranus (Heaven) and Gaea (Earth)
- A person of exceptional importance and reputation
Wiktionary
From Ancient Greek Τιτάν (Titán).
- (Greek mythology) Another name for Helios, a personification of the Sun.
- (astronomy) The largest moon of the planet Saturn.
- Any of the race of giant gods in Greek mythology that preceded and was overthrown by the Olympian gods.
Titan was also found in the following language(s): German, Japanese, and Luxembourgish