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What does Python mean?
Greek Python, the great earth-serpent/dragon of Delphi slain by Apollo. Flag: this is the NAME OF a mythological serpent, not a word meaning 'serpent'; it is usually tied to the place-name Pytho and the verb pythein 'to rot' (folk-etymologized from the creature's rotting body), so the serpent association is mythological, not a literal translation.
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What does the name Python mean?
Python means serpent (mythological). Greek Python, the great earth-serpent/dragon of Delphi slain by Apollo. Flag: this is the NAME OF a mythological serpent, not a word meaning 'serpent'; it is usually tied to the place-name Pytho and the verb pythein 'to rot' (folk-etymologized from the creature's rotting body), so the serpent association is mythological, not a literal translation.
What is the origin of the name Python?
Python is of greek origin.
How do you pronounce Python?
Python is pronounced “PY-thon.”
Is Python a boy or a girl name?
Python is most commonly used as a boy name.
What names are similar to Python?
Names similar to Python include Dositheus, Theodosius, Erasmus, Stephanos, Ladon.
What names go well with Python?
greek names that pair well with Python include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.