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Heitor
he who holds fast
Origin
Greek
Used in
pt
Origin and meaning of Heitor
Heitor is the Portuguese form of Hector, from the Greek Hektor, related to the verb echein, 'to hold, to sustain' — meaning 'he who holds fast' or 'defender'. It's the name of the bravest Trojan hero in Homer's Iliad, a symbol of courage and family loyalty. In Brazil it has ranked among the most registered boys' names in recent years per IBGE data, loved for its strong sound and its link to classical myth.
Variants around the world
How Heitor sounds in other languages.
EttoreHectorHéctorHektor
Famous people
- Heitor Villa-Lobos— composer
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