Minos
MY-nohs
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
45
Peak Year
#7 in 1922
First Recorded
1916
Style
Mythological, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
In Greek mythology, Minos was the first king of Crete, son of Zeus and Europa. He is often associated with the labyrinth and the Minotaur.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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Minos
Mythical king of Crete, known for the Labyrinth.
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