Glauco
/ˈɡlaʊ.koʊ/noun
A masculine given name, especially in Italian, derived from the ancient Greek name Glaukos and associated with a mythological sea deity.
Did you know?In Greek mythology, Glaukos became a sea deity after eating a mysterious herb that revived fish, transforming his body and granting him immortality.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰlew-
“Possibly shining, gleaming, or having a blue-gray appearance; the deeper root is debated.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
γλαυκός (glaukós)
“Blue-gray, gray-eyed, or gleaming; used for the sea, eyes, and certain birds.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Γλαῦκος (Glaukos)
“Glaukos, a mythological name associated with a fisherman transformed into a sea god.”
Latin Antiquity
Latin
Glaucus
“The Latin form of the Greek personal name and mythological figure.”
Medieval to Early Modern Period
Italian
Glauco
“An Italian form of Glaucus used as a masculine personal name.”
Modern English
English
Glauco
“A proper name referring to the Italian name or, in classical contexts, the Greek mythological figure Glaucus.”
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