Pollux

Pollux Meaning & Origin

About Pollux
The name "Pollux" is of Greek origin and has multiple meanings. In Greek mythology, Pollux was one of the twin sons of Zeus and Leda, known as the Dioscuri. The name is derived from the Greek word "polus," meaning "much" or "many." It can be interpreted as "very sweet" or "very much loved." Additionally, Pollux is associated with the constellation Gemini, representing the twins, and is often associated with qualities such as bravery, loyalty, and brotherly love.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Pollux are male.

Pollux Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLKS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 L AH0 K S
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɑləks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pollux in Braille

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

The name Pollux in braille

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

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

The name Pollux in sign language

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