Last Name Nyx

The last name Nyx is of Greek origin. It is derived from the ancient Greek goddess of the night, Nyx, who was believed to bring darkness and mystery. The name Nyx is also associated with the night sky and darkness in Greek mythology.

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• INSEE statistics on the surname "nyx"
• Global distribution of the surname on Forebears.io
• Wikipedia Article

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