Apollon

The first name Apollon for boys translates as "the one dedicated to Apollo." It has its roots in the Ancient Greek language.

What does the name Apollon mean?

The first name Apollon carries the meaning "the one dedicated to Apollo" and originates from Ancient Greek. In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Apollon is considered one of the central Olympic deities. The Romans adopted him as Apollo and the Etruscans as Apulu. The name may derive from the Ancient Greek term Apóllōn (Απόλλων), which means "the name of the god Apoll." Another explanation could relate to the Ancient Greek word apóllūmi (ᾰ̓πόλλῡμῐ), which means "to destroy," thus giving the name the meaning "the destroyer" or "the annihilator." Apollon is also referred to as Phoibos, which means "the shining one." In Greek mythology, Phoibos Apollon (Roman Phoebus Apollo) is the god of light, wisdom, and the fine arts. He is sometimes associated with Helios (Roman Sol), the god of the sun, who drives the sun chariot. Apollon and his twin sister Artemis (Roman Diana) are the offspring of Zeus (Roman Jupiter) and the goddess Leto (Roman Latona), who gave birth to them on the island of Delos. In honor of their mother, they erected a sanctuary there. The Oracle of Delphi (Roman Delphi) is dedicated to Apollon; there he once defeated the dragon Python and reveals himself through his priestess Pythia. He is also associated with the Oracle of Klaros. Although Apollon, like his sister Artemis, is unmarried, he falls in love with various women, including Kreusa (mother of Ion), Daphne (who transformed into a laurel tree), and Kassandra (who was punished by him so that no one believed her). Alternatives to the name include Apollinaris, Apollonius, and Apollonios.

Where does the name Apollon come from?

The boy's name Apollon has its roots in Ancient Greek. The exact origin has not yet been clearly established. The name is composed of the Ancient Greek Apóllōn = the name of the god Apoll or apóllūmi = to destroy (Ancient Greek). It belongs to the Greek language.

How do you pronounce Apollon?

The pronunciation of the name Apollon is three syllables and distinct. In German, it is usually pronounced as "A-pol-lon" [aˈpɔ.lɔn], with a clear middle structure combined with a harmonious ending. The "-lon" gives the name a stable, slightly resonant final note and contributes to a weighty sound. Overall, Apollon appears powerful, present, and rich in tradition, with a structured, sonorous, and strong aura.

When is the name day of Apollon?

The name day for Apollon is celebrated on February 9.

Popularity

In Germany, Apollon is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2020 at 2,791st. In the last ten years, Apollon has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, which places it 4,544th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,432nd.

Famous people

• Apollon Barret (French musician)
• Apollon Grigoryev (Russian writer)
• Apollon Maykov (poet from Russia)
• Apollon Mokritsky (Russian artist)
• Apollon Skalkowski (British historian)
• Apollon Tsochlas (Greek basketball player)