“How Greek words became names that the entire world still uses”
54 names in this collection
Alexein (defend) + andros (man) = Defender of mankind
“Defender of mankind, conquered the known world by age 30”
From sophos — wise. The philosopher's word for wisdom
“Wisdom itself, the word ancient philosophers used for wisdom”
Theos (god) + doron (gift) = Gift of God
“Gift of God. From Greek theos (god) + doron (gift)”
Philos (love) + hippos (horse) = Lover of horses
“Lover of horses. Royal name for millennia”
A Greek name meaning "Protector, shield bearer".
“Protector, shield bearer”
A Greek name meaning "Gift of beauty".
“Gift of beauty”
A Greek name meaning "Follower of Dionysus, god of wine".
“Follower of Dionysus, god of wine”
A Greek name meaning "Joy, mirth".
“Joy, mirth”
A Greek name meaning "Glory of the law".
“Glory of the law”
A Greek name meaning "Purple flower".
“Purple flower”
A Greek name meaning "Lion man".
“Lion man”
A Greek name meaning "Dark, black".
“Dark, black”
A Greek name meaning "Sea god, water spirit".
“Sea god, water spirit”
A Greek name meaning "Bright, shining".
“Bright, shining”
A Greek name meaning "Savior, deliverer".
“Savior, deliverer”
A Greek name meaning "Sea".
“Sea”
A Greek name meaning "Golden, yellow".
“Golden, yellow”
A Greek name meaning "Life".
“Life”
A Greek name meaning "Peace".
“Peace”
A Greek name meaning "Calm, tranquil".
“Calm, tranquil”
A Greek name meaning "Rainbow".
“Rainbow”
A Greek name meaning "Beautiful voice".
“Beautiful voice”
A Greek name meaning "Liberator".
“Liberator”
A Greek name meaning "Fragrant oil".
“Fragrant oil”
A Greek name meaning "Goal, beginning".
“Goal, beginning of the journey”
A Greek name meaning "Beautiful voice, enchantment".
“Beautiful voice, enchantment”
A Greek name meaning "Weaver".
“Weaver”
A Greek name meaning "Moon".
“Moon”
A Greek name meaning "Hunter".
“Hunter”
A Greek name meaning "Hospitality, guest-friendship".
“Hospitality, guest-friendship”
A Greek name meaning "West wind".
“West wind”
A Greek name meaning "Healer".
“Healer”
A Greek name meaning "Kingly, royal".
“Kingly, royal”
A Greek name meaning "She who conceals".
“She who conceals”
A Greek name meaning "To tame, subdue".
“To tame, subdue”
A Greek name meaning "Pleasant water".
“Pleasant water”
A Greek name meaning "Fortunate, lucky".
“Fortunate, lucky”
A Greek name meaning "Milky-white".
“Milky-white”
A Greek name meaning "Holding fast".
“Holding fast”
A Greek name meaning "Listener".
“Listener”
A Greek name meaning "From Mount Kynthos".
“From Mount Kynthos”
A Greek name meaning "Lion of a man".
“Lion of a man”
A Greek name meaning "Dark flower".
“Dark flower”
A Greek name meaning "Victory of the people".
“Victory of the people”
A Greek name meaning "From Mount Olympus".
“From Mount Olympus”
A Greek name meaning "Wisdom".
“Wisdom”
A Greek name meaning "Flowing stream".
“Flowing; ease”
A Greek name meaning "Prudence, moderation".
“Prudence, moderation”
A Greek name meaning "Honoring God".
“Honoring God”
A Greek name meaning "Heavenly".
“Heavenly”
A Greek name meaning "Ruler over heroes".
“Ruler over heroes”
A Greek name meaning "Yew tree".
“Yew tree”
A Greek name meaning "Gift of Zeus".
“Gift of Zeus”