Originating from the Spanish language, the name Heraclio is derived from the Greek name Herakles, which means "glory of Hera." In Greek mythology, Hera was the queen of the gods and wife of Zeus. The name Hercules is a variation of Heraclio. With a strong and heroic association, this name carries a sense of power and strength. While not extremely popular in recent years in the United States, it has maintained consistent usage over time. The pronunciation for Heraclio in Spanish is eh-rah-KLEE-oh (/eɪˈra.kljo/).
Heraclio Bernal (1855–1888) was a notorious bandit from Sinaloa, Mexico, and is famously referred to as the "Thunderbolt of Sinaloa." |
Heraclio Fernández Noya (1851–1886) was a renowned Venezuelan musician, famous for his composition El Diablo Suelto. |