Kairos

[ˈkaɪrɒs]

Meaning

ancient Greek word for the exact or critical time

Background Story

Kairos is an ancient Greek word meaning 'the exact or critical time'. It is one of two words the ancient Greeks had for time, the other being chronos, which refers to chronological or sequential time, while kairos signifies an auspicious time for action. Its plural, kairoi, means 'the times'. In modern Greek, kairos also means 'weather' or 'time'.

Temperament

Cool

Gender

Unisex

Language

Greek

Name Start With

K

Letter Count

6 Letters