answersLogoWhite

0

When did the planet Mercury get its name?

User Avatar

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

From a Roman deity, Mercury, son of Jupiter.

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 16y ago
Copy

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Which planet shares its name with a metal?

Planet Mercury and the metal mercury share a name.


What is the Planet Mercury's name?

Mercury


What is Mercury's planet name?

Mercury


What is the name of the planet cosest to the sun?

The name of the planet closest to our Sun is Mercury.


Name of an element and the closest planet to the sun?

Element: Mercury, Closest planet to the sun: Mercury


What is the maori name for Mercury?

The Maori name for the planet Mercury is 'Takero'.


What is the name of a planet?

mercury


Is the planet mercury and the element mercury the same thing?

No, the planet Mercury is just called Mercury. The element Mercury (Hg) is a chemical element and has nothing to do with the naming of the planet Mercury.


Why scientists have name this planet as Mercury?

Scientist did not name Mercury, Roman/ Greek Gods did. They named it Mercury because it was the fastest moving planet out of all Planets.


What is the name after mercury planet?

The planet Mercury was named after the Greek god Hermes. Mercury is his Roman name. A Latin god - the messenger (i.e. the swift one).


How many is the moon in the planet mercury and what is the name?

Mercury does not have a moon.


What are the name of satellites of planet Mercury?

There are no known satellites of Mercury.

Trending Questions
Who is kicked the furthest footall and how far did it go? What are some natural landmarks in Mongolia? Does the objective pronoun receive the action? In the scarlet letter book What occurs when reverend Demmesdale tells his congregation that he is the worst of sinners? Do I need a UK visa for a connecting flight? What was hazrat Musa mothers name? What logic gate is called any but not all? What are the 12 vital points of the boddy that are needed to be hit in playing arnis? What would happen if you use one leg of a 220 circuit and it's neutral to power a 110 light? When and where was baseball player Jim Morrison born? What were the winnings breakdown for the Buick Open? What is the difference between the superficial and deep wound? What activities are not popular in for German Teens? Why have you chosen this school for your child's admission? How often do chinchillas need a dust bath? What kind of laws is congress prohibited from passing? Does a cougar migrate or hibernate? Where did the pink flamigo come from? Setting of the story piece of string by Guy De Maupassant? What is trygliceride How do you avoid?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2025 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.