[Facts] Iolaus
Does anyone know any background for the name Iolaus? I searached this database, but didn't see it. I think it was on a television show, and I recently met a little boy with this name. Any information would be appriciated. Thanks!!
Kaye
Kaye
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I've remembered that I heard the name on a televsion series about Hercules, if that helps.
Ah, your probably right. I thought it was spelled with an 'I'. Thanks!
Now I've found an official Hercules show site that says it's spelled like Iolaus. Do you think this is just a variation?
I believe it's a mispelt variation - the names are pronounced the exact same way.
The meaning of Iolaos
It is derived from "ios" (=arrow) and "laos" (=people), hence meaning the weapon or strength of the people. Iolaos od Boiotia was Hercules' sidekick.
It is derived from "ios" (=arrow) and "laos" (=people), hence meaning the weapon or strength of the people. Iolaos od Boiotia was Hercules' sidekick.