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Names That Mean Death
- Thana, Thanatos, Nekros, Cadaver signify death.
- Lefu means “death” in Africa.
- Libitina is a Roman goddess of death.
- Azrael is the Angel of Death in Muslim faith.
- Mortimer means “dead sea”.
- Morticia became popular via The Addams Family.
- Japanese names can also mean death.
- Reasons to pick these names relate to culture, personal meaning, and philosophy.
Latin Names for Death
- Morticia:
- Newly invented name derived from the Latin word for "death."
- Derived from the English word “mortician.”
Latin Names With Deep Meaning
- Virtus – meaning “virtue” or “strength”.
Symbolic Meanings
- Some parents choose names related to death to symbolize overcoming difficulties.
- Death names can signify strength and resilience.
- Personal connections play a role in choosing death-related names.
Greek Mythology
- In Greek mythology, Hades was the god of death and ruler of the underworld.
- His name is derived from the Greek “aides” (unseen).
Gender-Neutral Names That Mean Death
- Jolon – This Native American name means “valley of dead oaks”.
- Kritanta – A unisex Indian name meaning “god of death”.
- Lefu – Of African origin, this name means “death” or “sickness”.
- Letum – This Latin name means “death” or “god of non-violent death”.
Girl Names That Mean Death
- Lilith: Originating from Hebrew lore, often associated with the night and death.
Latin Grammatical Gender
- The Latin noun for "death", mors, genitive mortis, is of feminine gender.
Postmortem Examination
- In Latin, mortem is a form of the word for "death," and post means "after."
- A postmortem is usually an examination that happens after death.
The Black Death in Latin
- The Black Death in Latin is Atra Mors, literally meaning "Terrible Death".
Names That Bring Death
- Thana, Azrael, Lefu signify death for spiritual reasons, personal meaning, and philosophy.
- Gender-Neutral Death names include: Lefu, Letum.
- Girl Death names include: Lilith – Hebrew name associated with the night, portrayed as a spirit linked to death.
Latin Death References
- Morticia became popular via The Addams Family for her love of death, doom, and darkness.
- In Greek mythology, Hades means “unseen”, the god of death and ruler of the underworld.
- The Black Death in Latin is Atra Mors – literally "Terrible Death".