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Nyx

nihks

Nyx (name) means In Greek mythology, the primordial goddess personifying night. Example: “Nyx was said to be one of the first deities to emerge from Chaos.”

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In Greek mythology, the primordial goddess personifying night.
"Nyx was said to be one of the first deities to emerge from Chaos."
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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Νύξ (Núx), meaning "night."

Origin: Ancient Greek

Frequently asked questions

What does “Nyx” mean?

The word “Nyx” means in Greek mythology, the primordial goddess personifying night.

How do you pronounce “Nyx”?

“Nyx” is pronounced nihks (/nɪks/ in IPA).

How do you use “Nyx” in a sentence?

Here is “Nyx” used in a sentence: “Nyx was said to be one of the first deities to emerge from Chaos.”

What part of speech is “Nyx”?

“Nyx” is a name.

Where does the word “Nyx” come from?

The word “Nyx” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Νύξ (Núx), meaning "night.".

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