Adephagia

Adephagia (Greek) from "adephagein" (to eat greedily)

Gluttony, insatiability, voracious appetite

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Name Details

Origin Language Greek
Lucky Number #1
Lucky Days Sunday
Lucky Colors Blue, White, Gold
Lucky Stone Crystal

What Does the Name Adephagia Mean?

Adephagia is a Greek name that conveys the significance of "Gluttony, insatiability, voracious appetite". Rooted in ancient Greek, the language of the New Testament, classical philosophy and early Christianity, this name connects the child to a heritage of meaning, identity and cultural depth. Greek-origin names connect to the earliest Christian communities, classical philosophy and the literary tradition that shaped Western civilization. Many entered Christian use through the apostles, church fathers and the Greek text of the New Testament.

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In traditional name numerology, Adephagia is associated with lucky number 1. The colors Blue, White, Gold are considered favorable , especially on Sunday. The gemstone Crystal is traditionally associated with this name. Numerology is a cultural tradition valued by many families — while it is not a science, it adds a personal layer of meaning to the naming process for those who appreciate these customs.

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History / Notes

Represents the vice of overindulgence and lack of self-control, warned against in Proverbs 23:20-21 and Philippians 3:19. Adephagia was the goddess of gluttony, personifying excessive, ravenous appetite. She represented the insatiable desire for food and consumption, the loss of self-control that leads to physical and spiritual harm. She embodies the dangers of excess and the importance of temperance.

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