Nix

Meaning

Proper Noun

One of the moons of Pluto (named 21 June 2006.)

Related

Similar words

Pluto III, S/2005 P 2, S/2005 P 2 (Nix), (134340) Pluto III, (134340) Pluto III Nix, Pluto III (Nix)

Origin

Named after the mother of Charon, goddess of darkness and night.
From Nick, diminutive of the given name Nicholas + patronymic suffix -s.

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