Χείρων
Cheíronmasculine
In Greek, the name Chiron is written as Χείρων (Cheíron).
The word is a proper noun used in mythology to refer to the name Chiron.
Meaning: mythology (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form Χείρων is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Cheíron.
Did you know?
- While Χείρων is a specific name, the root χείρ is the ancestor of many English words like 'chirurgical' meaning 'relating to surgery'.
- The name Χείρων comes from the Greek word χείρ meaning 'hand'. In mythology, this refers to his skill as a healer and teacher who could 'handle' any situation.
- Due to its Greek roots, the name 'Chiron' is used in modern astronomy to name a specific centaur object located between Saturn and Uranus.
Examples in context
- Ο Χείρων ήταν ένας σοφός Κενταύρος.O Kheiron itan enas sofos Kentavros.Chiron was a wise Centaur.
- Μιλάμε για τον Χείρων στην τάξη.Milame gia ton Kheiron stin taxi.We are talking about Chiron in class.
- Ο Χείρων δίδαξε πολλούς ήρωες.O Kheiron didaxe pollous iroes.Chiron taught many heroes.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing Greek mythology in a library.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠοιος ήταν ο Χείρων στην μυθολογία;Poios itan o Cheiron stin mythologia?Who was Chiron in mythology?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΟ Χείρων ήταν ο δάσκαλος του Αχιλλέα.O Cheiron itan o daskalos tou Achillea.Chiron was Achilles' teacher.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΉταν διαφορετικός από τους άλλους κενταύρους;Itan diaforetikos apo tous allous kentaurus?Was he different from the other centaurs?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, ο Χείρων ήταν πολύ ευγενικός.Ne, o Cheiron itan poly evgenikos.Yes, Chiron was very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chiron” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
