Shining upon man (Greek)
Name Profile
Castor
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Castor.
Primary meaning
To excel; shine (Greek)
Pronunciation: KAS-tor
Profile summary
From Greek 'kastor' meaning 'to excel' or 'to shine.' In Greek mythology, Castor was one of the Dioscuri (twin brothers of Pollux). The constellation Gemini represents them. Also a genus of beavers. The current meaning shown for this name is To excel; shine (Greek). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAS-tor. It is listed alongside the related form Kastor. Castor appears in unisex naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Castor is currently cataloged under Greek (mythology) origin, and this page describes its meaning as To excel; shine (Greek).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek (mythology) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Castor is grouped as a nature unisex name. Related form for this profile: Kastor. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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