Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Spring, fountain; Of the spring; Sprung forth
By its very nature, the name Pegasus is ear-catching with its mystic energy. This masculine name is famously borne by the immortal winged horse in Greek mythology. Throughout classical literature, the Pegasus is associated with various springs and fountains, aligning with the name’s meanings (“spring,” “fountain,” or “of the spring” from the Greek pêgê). Pegasus can also be translated as “sprung forth” in relation to the fantastic creature’s birth from Medusa’s neck. Pegasus later becomes the bearer of Zeus' thunderbolt and is immortalized as a constellation that appears during spring in the northern hemisphere. Today, most winged horses are referred to as pegasus, making this name’s link to the magical species inseparable.

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