onomasti
10
Apr

Hercules

A form of Iraklis

Iraklis, in English

Kept on 10 April.

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Origin

The story of Iraklis

Iraklis keeps 10 April.

The name of the hero himself: Ἡρακλῆς means “glory of Hera,” from the goddess Ἥρα and κλέος (“glory”).

“Glory of Hera.”

onomasti · Iraklis

Key facts

Iraklis at a glance

Name day
10 April
This year · 2026
Friday, 10 April
Next year · 2027
Saturday, 10 April
Meaning
Ἡρακλῆς — “glory of Hera”

Variations

Forms & nicknames of the name

One name takes many forms — the formal, the everyday, the affectionate, and the spellings that travelled abroad. Each has its own page here, and all share the same day.

Greek forms

English & romanised

Iraklis you are hereHercules

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