Name meaning
Neptune
may mean “of uncertain meaning; possibly moist”
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Roman, English
- Spellings
- Neptune · Nettuno
- Say it
- NEP-tyoon
- Letters
- 7
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Neptune is the Roman god of the sea, the counterpart of Poseidon. The planet Neptune is named after him. The origin of the name is uncertain, possibly from a root meaning moist.
Roots
From Latin Neptūnus (origin uncertain).
Where it is used
Poseidon is his Greek counterpart.
Neptune name FAQ
What does the name Neptune mean?
Neptune may mean “of uncertain meaning; possibly moist”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Latin Neptūnus (origin uncertain).
Where does the name Neptune come from?
Neptune is of Latin origin. Today it is used in Roman, English families.
How do you pronounce Neptune?
Neptune is usually pronounced NEP-tyoon.
Is Neptune a boy's or a girl's name?
Neptune is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Neptune?
Related spellings and forms include Nettuno.
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Sources
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