Hati

Part of speech: noun, verb

Definitions

1. A figure from Norse mythology known as a wolf constantly pursuing the moon in the sky ; a name that may refer to individuals in certain cultures ; possibly a variant spelling or adaptation found in literature or folklore
2. In northern legends, a wolf who chases the moon across the heavens ; a given name in specific regions or traditions ; an alternative form sometimes seen in stories and cultural works
3. Legendary chase wolf associated with celestial myth ; a forename used in some societies ; a spelling or reference occasionally encountered in mythological or narrative texts

Etymology: In Norse mythology, Hati is the wolf who chases the moon across the sky, and his name comes straight from Old Norse, where it was the name of this same figure. The word has since been borrowed into English as a proper name for the mythical wolf, and the same name also appears in Ukrainian as "Háti," showing how the figure of the chasing wolf travelled through the wider Norse-influenced tradition. The name itself is a straightforward borrowing rather than a coinage: English took it directly from the Old Norse name of the wolf, so there is no later invented meaning to trace. Its use in English reflects a deliberate reach back into northern mythology rather than an everyday word that drifted into the language.

Synonyms: hate

Antonyms: love, like, admire, cherish, appreciate