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Narcissus

About the Name

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Name Origin and History

BIBLICAL

Name Meaning

LATINIZED FORM OF GREEK ΝΆΡΚΙΣΣΟΣ (NARKISSOS), POSSIBLY DERIVED FROM ΝΆΡΚΗ (NARKE) WHICH MEANS “SLEEP, NUMBNESS.” NARKISSOS WAS A BEAUTIFUL YOUTH IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY THAT LOOKED AT HIS OWN REFLECTION FOR SO LONG THAT HE DIED AND WAS TRANSFORMED INTO THE FLOWER OF NARCISSUS. THIS NAME APPEARS BRIEFLY IN THE NEW TESTAMENT EPISTLES AND WAS ALSO SUPPORTED BY SOME INITIAL SAINTS, INCLUDING A TWELFTH CENTURY PATRIARCH OF JERUSALEM. IT WAS USED TO THE PRESENT, ESPECIALLY IN THE CATHOLIC REGIONS, USUALLY IN HONOR OF THE SAINT, AS OPPOSED TO MYTHOLOGICAL CHARACTER.

Name Numerology

According to numerology, the lucky number of the name Narcissus is 33, associated with spiritual mastery, universal compassion and healing.

Name Gender

Male

Famous People

  • Narcissus (11829) (Actor) - Gladiator and Assassin of Emperor Commodus

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