Aristides

Gender Masculine
Usage Ancient Greek (Latinized), Portuguese
Scripts Ἀριστείδης(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. /a.ris.ˈtiː.deːs/(Latin) /ˌæɹ.ɪs.ˈtaɪ.ˌdiz/(English) /ɐ.ɾiʃ.ˈti.dɨʃ/(European Portuguese) /ɐ.ɾiʃ.ˈt͡ʃi.d͡ʒiʃ/(Brazilian Portuguese)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Greek name Ἀριστείδης (Aristeides), derived from ἄριστος (aristos) meaning "best" and the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides). This name was borne by the 5th-century BC Athenian statesman Aristides the Just, who was renowned for his integrity. It was also the name of a 2nd-century saint.

Related Names

Rootsaristos + ides
VariantAristeides(Ancient Greek)
Other Languages & CulturesAristide(French) Aristeidis, Aristidis(Greek) Arisztid(Hungarian) Aristide(Italian) Arístides(Spanish)
Same SpellingArístides

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   mature   formal   upper class   wholesome   strong   refined   strange   complex   serious  

Categories

greatness, Orthodox saints, percussionists, saints, the best
Entry updated December 1, 2024