How to Say "Hercules" in Greek

Ηρακλής

Iraklís/i.raˈklis/

Hercules in Greek is Ηρακλής (Iraklís).

While the name is often associated with the Roman name Hercules in English, the Greek equivalent is Ηρακλής.

Meaning: The Roman name of Heracles (name)

Which one should you use?

While English speakers often use the Roman name Hercules, the Greek name is Ηρακλής.

The pronunciation is /i.raˈklis/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: Iraklís.

The name Ηρακλής literally means 'glory of Hera'. Ironically, the goddess Hera spent most of the hero's life trying to destroy him because he was the product of Zeus's infidelity.
The name Ηρακλής is widely used in modern Greece for sports teams, such as the prominent football club in Thessaloniki, rather than just appearing in mythology.
Because Ηρακλής starts with a rough breathing mark in Ancient Greek, the initial 'H' sound was a distinct, breathy aspiration that disappeared in the modern pronunciation of the name.

Ο Ηρακλής κατάφερε να εκτελέσει δώδεκα έργα.
Hercules managed to complete twelve labors.
Ο Ηρακλής ήταν πολύ δυνατός.
O Irakles itan poly dynatos.
Hercules was very strong.
Ο Ηρακλής είχε πολλά έργα.
O Irakles eiche polla erga.
Hercules had many labors.

Anastasia and Giorgos are talking about Greek mythology.

Αναστασία Anastasia

Ποιος είναι ο αγαπημένος σου ήρωας;
Poios einai o agapimenos sou iroas?
Who is your favorite hero?
Γιώργος Giorgos

Μου αρέσει πολύ ο Ηρακλής.
Mou aresei poly o Irakles.
I really like Hercules.
Αναστασία Anastasia

Είναι διάσημος για τη δύναμή του.
Einai diasimos gia ti dynami tou.
He is famous for his strength.
Γιώργος Giorgos

Ναι, είναι ο πιο δυνατός όλους.
Nai, einai o pio dynatos olous.
Yes, he is the strongest of all.

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