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Hector

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“Hold fast”

Hector — Latinized form of Greek ‘Εκτωρ (Hektor), which was derived from ‘εκτωρ (hektor) "holding fast", ultimately from εχω (echo) meaning "to hold, to possess". In Greek legend Hector was one of the Trojan champions who fought against the Greeks.

Saintly namesake: Héctor Valdivielso Sáez was an Argentinian Christian Brother martyred during the Spanish Civil War. He is recognized as the first Argentinian saint. (October 9 · 20th century)

EnglishFrenchGreek Mythology2 syllables · /ˈhɛk.tɚ/

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