What does the name of Alexander the Great's horse mean?

Bucephalus was the famous horse of Alexander the Great, and his name comes from ancient Greek “bous” meaning ox and “kephalē” meaning head. Some say it referred to a weird-shaped skull or a mark on his forehead that looked like an ox-head. Ancient legend says the animal was wild and unrideable until young Alexander stepped in and somehow managed it. Whether that’s fact or just a well-polished story, the moment helped shape the image he carried through his campaigns: a leader who could tame even the untamable.