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Erysichthon – name meaning & origin

Erysichthon is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “Cursed with an insatiable hunger that caused his death”.

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What does Erysichthon mean?

Erysichthon means “Cursed with an insatiable hunger that caused his death”. It is a boy name of Greek origin.

Origin, gender and faith

  • Origin: Greek – see more Greek names.
  • Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
  • Popularity: ranked #3446 in BabyNameMeaningz data.

Sound, spelling and pronunciation

Erysichthon has 11 letters and 4 syllables, made of 4 vowels and 7 consonants (10 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.

Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.

How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out

These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Erysichthon with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.

1

Lucky number

9

Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): E=5 + R=18 + Y=25 + S=19 + I=9 + C=3 + H=8 + T=20 + H=8 + O=15 + N=14 = 144. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 4 + 4 = 9. Result: 9.

2

Favorite colour

White

The lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Erysichthon has lucky number 9, so the colour is White.

3

Star sign

Leo

Only the first letter counts (E). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.

Nickname ideas for Erysichthon

Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Erysichthon. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.

ErShort formEryShort formErysShort formErysiShort formHonEnding formEryyAffectionateEryieAffectionateEroPlayful

Couple names that go with Erysichthon

Partner names that match Erysichthon by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.

How is the match % worked out?

Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.

Blend ideas: Erysichthon + Alexandra = Erysicndra · Erysichthon + Iphigenia = Erysicenia · Erysichthon + Anastasia = Erysicasia · Erysichthon + Carron = Erysicron

Sibling names for Erysichthon

Names that sit well next to Erysichthon: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.

How are siblings chosen?

Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.

Brother names

Sister names

Twin name ideas for Erysichthon

If Erysichthon is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.

How are twin names scored?

Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.

Same first letter

Same ending

Balanced match

Names with a similar meaning

Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Erysichthon (cursed, insatiable).

How are similar meanings found?

We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.

Frequently asked questions

What does Erysichthon mean?

Erysichthon means “Cursed with an insatiable hunger that caused his death” and is of Greek origin.

What is the origin of Erysichthon?

In our collection Erysichthon is listed as a name of Greek origin.

Is Erysichthon a boy or a girl name?

Erysichthon is listed as a boy name.

What is the lucky number for Erysichthon?

By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Erysichthon is 9, with the star sign Leo. This is for entertainment only.

How do you pronounce Erysichthon?

Erysichthon has 4 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.

What are some nicknames for Erysichthon?

Spelling-based nickname ideas for Erysichthon include Er, Ery, Erys, Erysi, Hon, Eryy.

Which names have a similar meaning to Erysichthon?

Names with a related meaning include Meroza, Baalhermon, Annathema, Anathemah, Merozia, Meroze.

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