All parents want to give their child a beautiful and harmonious name. Also be sure to pay attention to who glorified him in history. I wonder what the meaning of the name Heraclius, what it can mean for a boy. The name does not have so many diminutive derivatives, so it is not so common with us. But thanks to his bright place in history, he has more and more fans.
Looking for roots
The name Heraclius is of ancient Greek origin. According to one version, it owes its appearance to the Greek Hercules, according to another - it consists of two parts:
- Hera - the name of the ancient Greek goddess;
- kleos - glory.
Hence the meaning of the name Heraclius - "to the glory of Hera." The bearers of this name are outstanding creative personalities. To reach his goal, Heraclius works hard tirelessly. However, having encountered obstacles on the way to its achievement and having weighed all the pros and cons, he will find the strength to retreat if the obstacles turn out to be insurmountable. Such a person has a heightened sense of justice, can sincerely rejoice in the happiness of others. Always keep this promise, the same quality appreciated in other people. Heraclius has good leadership inclinations. He is a good family man, a reliable husband and a loving father. It is under the auspices of the Saints Irakli Adrianopolskogo, Irakli Athenyanina, Irakli Sevastiya, Irakli Motyaha.
How the name sounds in different languages
Different nationalities name Heraclius sounds differently. This is due to the language features of different countries:
- in England and Georgia it will be Irakli;
- in Greece, Heraclius is called Iraklis;
- in France - Hercule;
- in Spain, Heraclius is Heraclio;
- in Serbia - Irakli;
- in Italy, Ercole;
- in Poland there are two variants of this name: Heracles and Heracles.
The meaning of the name Heraclius for a boy
For boys, there are several diminutive names derived from Heraclius. This is Iraklik, Irik, Ikush. Their sound is a bit unusual, so it leaves its mark on the fact that they give it to modern boys quite rarely. As a child, Iraklik shows such qualities as curiosity, determination, self-confidence, precisely those that are characteristic of adult carriers of this name. In this he differs from his peers. He wants to know a lot from childhood, the boy understands that he can get the necessary knowledge from adults, therefore he talks a lot with his parents, falling asleep with all kinds of questions. Little Heraclius likes to feel equal with them. As for communication with other children, thanks to his erudition, as well as the desire to be fair in everything, they treat the boy with respect and are happy to choose their leader.
As a teenager, the name Heraclius also leaves its imprint. This person is emotional, honest, fair, diligent and judicious. It is easy for teachers and classmates to get along with him. Iraklik is sociable and will support any conversation. He has a respectful attitude to parents.
Heraclius married
For life together, women with the names Victoria, Alla, Angelina, Sofia, Tatyana, Aida are suitable for the bearer of this name. The meaning of the name Heraclius makes such a person an excellent family man who values his home. He appreciates the peace of loved ones, so he always tries to soften any, the most difficult situation. For his family, Ikush is ready to work hard so that they do not feel a need. Irakliyev often have daughters in whom they don’t have souls. This is a loving and caring father, devotes a lot of time to raising children. In addition, he is an exemplary and attentive spouse who values the good mood of his soulmate. However, with such a person who devotes a lot of time to work, the wife should be prepared for the fact that housekeeping will fall on her shoulders. But a good wife will be able to appreciate the merits of Heraclius and will try to make their home cozy and comfortable.
Choice of profession
As mentioned above, Irakli surrenders to his work without a trace. Being a creative person, carriers of this name often become journalists, actors, artists. You can meet programmers, doctors among them. They value their working time, their statements are always on the case, concrete and logical. It is easy for colleagues to communicate with Heraclius, since he is a pleasant conversationalist. Another distinguishing feature of this person is the ability to calculate the right decisions and gently convince others to agree with his opinion. Heraclius has influential friends and acquaintances who will help him not only realize his plans, but also climb the career ladder.
The effect of letters on a name
The character of the man whose name is Heraclius may be affected by the letters of which it consists.
- And - endow Ikush with a fine spiritual organization, kindness, honesty and romance. Success awaits him as a leader, as well as in a scientific field.
- R - will give Heracles extraordinary thinking, good intuition, a negative attitude to lies, a sense of responsibility, thanks to which others trust him.
- And - as the initial letter of the alphabet, it is a symbol of the desire to achieve success in all endeavors. This letter is responsible for the hard work of Heraclius, his initiative, constant desire for self-improvement.
- K is a symbol of the insight of the name bearer, his stamina, strong and strong-willed character.
- L - characterizes artistic and inventive personalities. This letter gives Heraclius such a quality as the ability to win over others. Ikush is narcissistic and scornful towards other people - a rarity. Very attached to his family.
- - - add impulsivity to the character of Irakli, which sometimes makes it difficult for him to communicate with some people.
What does the name Heraclius mean in astrology
Like any other name, it has symbols on which the fortune and luck of the owner depend.
- The signs of the zodiac that may affect this name are Capricorn and Aquarius.
- The Iraklievs will be especially successful in the things they started on Saturday.
- It is advisable for Ikushu to have a talisman of onyx, a semiprecious stone, which will protect it from evil and envious people. Also suitable for this is chalcedony.
- Among animals, camels, turtles and raccoons can become his talismans.
- As for plants, here the mascot Irakli can choose from cypress, mandrake, pine, ivy, caraway, blackthorn.
- The colors of the bearer of this name will suit dark shades.
- In numerology, the determining number for Irakli is the number 3.
- The patronizing planet is Saturn.
Great people who made history famous
At different times and in different fields of activity, many great people have glorified this wonderful name.
- Irakli Tsereteli (1881-1959) was a lawyer and a well-known political figure.
- On account of the Georgian artist, Honored Art Worker Irakli Gamrekeli (1894-1943), the design of more than 50 performances.
- The national artist of the Georgian SSR, painter and illustrator Irakli Toidze (1902-1985) received the popular fame by the poster "Mother Mother Calls!"
- Many people were impatiently waiting for the television program “The Word of Andronikov”, the host of which was a literary critic and master of the artistic word Irakliy Andronikov (1908-1990), who was also a member of the Union of Writers of the USSR, author of more than 30 stories.
- Irakli Abashidze (1909-1992), a Georgian public figure and poet, also glorified this beautiful noble name.
- Irakli Gelenava (1970) was a master of sports of the USSR, defender of a football team. In 1987, he won the world championship among juniors.
- Now everyone knows the name of the Russian singer and TV presenter, member of the Star Factory in 2003, Irakli Pirtskhalava.