Given name

Herodion

“little Herod”

Herodion is used as a given name.

Original GreekΗρωδιων

Meaning & origin

What it means

As a biblical name, Herodion means “little Herod.”

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Where it comes from

Herodion is a biblical name from Greek.

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How it developed

From the Greek name Herodes (Ηρωδης), “Herod.”

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In the Bible

In the Bible, the name Herodion appears in Romans 16:11.

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See also 9

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Sibling ideas

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