Hektor

Hektor Meaning & Origin

About Hektor
The name "Hektor" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "hektor," meaning "to hold" or "to restrain." It is most commonly associated with the Trojan prince Hektor, a heroic figure in Greek mythology known for his bravery and loyalty. The name Hektor signifies strength, courage, and determination.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hektor are male.

Hektor Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -44.44% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HKTR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H02306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 K T ER0
🌐 IPA
/hektor*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HKTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hektor in Braille

Here's how to represent Hektor in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hektor in braille

How to Spell the Name Hektor in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hektor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hektor in sign language

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