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Iraklis name meaning
“glory of Hera”
Iraklis means “glory of Hera.” It is the modern Greek form of Hēraklēs, combining the goddess Hera’s name with kleos, meaning “glory” or “fame.” Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it connects directly with the mythological hero Heracles, also known through the Latin form Hercules.
What does Iraklis mean?
Glory of Hera
In Turkish: Hera'nın şanı
Iraklis is the name of the mythological hero known in Turkish as Herakles or Herkül. The cycle of his twelve labours forms its principal literary and mythological association. Although the literal meaning is Hera's glory, the stories also give it strong associations with strength and difficult trials.
Origin of the name Iraklis
Iraklis is the modern Greek form of Hēraklēs. The name combines the goddess Hera's name with kleos, meaning “glory” or “renown.”
How to pronounce Iraklis
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɯɾaklis/ |
Is Iraklis a boy’s name?
Yes, Iraklis is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Iraklis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Iraklis
- Iraklis Doriadis · b. 1954
FAQ about the name Iraklis
What is the meaning of Iraklis?
Iraklis means “glory of Hera”. Iraklis is the modern Greek form of Hēraklēs. The name combines the goddess Hera's name with kleos, meaning “glory” or “renown.”
Is Iraklis a boy’s name?
Yes, Iraklis is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Iraklis in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Iraklis nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Iraklis?
Iraklis is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Iraklis have?
Iraklis has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Iraklis?
Iraklis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Iraklis?
Notable people named Iraklis include Iraklis Doriadis.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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