62%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Ancient Greek (Latinized) Scripts Αἰσχύλος(Ancient Greek) Pronounced Pron. /ˈae̯s.kʰy.lus/(Latin) /ˈɛs.kəl.əs/(English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the Greek name Αἰσχύλος (Aischylos), derived from αἶσχος (aischos) meaning "shame". This was the name of a 5th-century BC Athenian playwright, known for his tragedies. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details VariantAischylos People think this name isRate·Details classic mature formal upper class urban wholesome strong refined strange complex serious Categories emotions, feelings, history, Latinizations, playwrights