This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Ancient Greek or Greek Mythology.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Abaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀβαῖος
(Abaios) meaning "of Abai", an epithet of the Greek god Apollo, given because the ancient town of Ἄβαι
(Abai) (see
Abae) in Phocis was the site of an oracle of the god and of a temple dedicated to him.
Abarbaree f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἀβάρβαρος
(abarbaros), ἀβόρβορος
(aborboros) meaning "without filth", itself from α
(a), a negative prefix, and βόρβορος
(borboros) meaning "mud, mire, filth"... [
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Abaris m Greek MythologyMeaning unknown. In Greek mythology Abaris was a sage, healer and priest of
Apollo who came to the Athenians as envoy from the Hyperboreans when famine was affecting Greece.
Abderos m Greek MythologyPossibly means "the man with the whip", from Hesychian
ἄβδης· µάστιξ. In Greek mythology, he is considered a divine hero, most notably known for his tragic role in
Herakles' eighth labour.
Abellio m Celtic Mythology, Greek MythologySome scholars have postulated that Abellio is the same name as
Apollo, who in Crete and elsewhere was called
Abelios (Greek Αβέλιος), and by the Italians and some Dorians
Apello, and that the deity is the same as the Gallic Apollo mentioned by Caesar, and also the same as the
Belis or
Belenus mentioned by Tertullian and Herodian.... [
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Aberkios m Ancient Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)Of unknown origin and meaning. This name was borne by a 2nd-century saint of Phrygia in Asia Minor, a bishop and wonderworker of Hieropolis who is the subject (and probable author) of an early Christian inscription.
Abreas m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from Greek ἁβρός
(habros) meaning "delicate, graceful, refined" or "splendid". This was the name of a Macedonian soldier who died defending
Alexander the Great.
Acacallis f Greek Mythology (Latinized)This was a word for the narcissus flower used in Crete. It is said to mean "unwalled" in Greek, possibly from the Greek negative prefix α
(a) with an element related to ἀκή
(ake) "point, edge"... [
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Academus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀκάδημος
(Akademos), which apparently meant "of a silent district". This was the name of a legendary Athenian hero of the Trojan War tales, whose estate (six stadia from Athens) was the enclosure where
Plato taught his school... [
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Acanthus m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Άκανθος
(Akanthos), which is derived from Greek ακανθος
(akanthos), the name of a plant with large spiny leaves. The plant ultimately derives its name from Greek ακη
(ake) "thorn, point" and Greek ανθος
(anthos) "flower, blossom"... [
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Acarnan m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀκαρνάν
(Akarnan), which is derived from Greek ἀκαρνάν
(akarnan), which is said to mean "laurel", but can also refer to a kind of thistle. In Greek mythology, Acarnan was the son of
Alcmaeon... [
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Acastus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἄκαστος
(Akastos), which is derived from Greek ἄκαστος
(akastos) meaning "maple tree, maple wood". In Greek mythology, Acastus was the king of Iolcus, the oldest son of
Pelias... [
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Aceso f Greek Mythology (Latinized)From the Greek Ἀκεσώ
(Akeso), derived from ἄκεσις
(akesis) meaning "healing, curing". She was the Greek goddess of healing (wounds) and curing (illness); unlike her sister Panakeia (
Panacea), Aceso personified the process of a curing rather than the cure itself.
Acestes m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of
Akestes. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a hero of Trojan origin, who founded Segesta on Sicily. In a trial of skill, Acestes shot his arrow with such force that it caught fire... [
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Achaios m Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekThe meaning of this name is a little uncertain; it may have been derived from Greek αχος
(achos) meaning "grief, pain, woe" (also see
Achilles). It is also interesting to note that there is the Greek word
achaia, which was an epithet of the Greek goddess
Demeter... [
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Achates m Roman Mythology, Greek MythologyPerhaps derived from the name of a river in Sicily, Italy, or from the name of the type of rock often found there. This is the name of two separate characters in Roman and Greek mythology.
Achelois f Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekFeminine form of
Acheloios. In Greek myth this was the name of a minor moon goddess as well as a general name for water nymphs and an epithet of the Sirens (as the daughters of Achelous).
Acheron m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἄχεα ῥέων
(áchea rhéōn) meaning "the stream of woe". Also compare Greek αχος
(achos) meaning "pain". Some consider the aforementioned meaning to be folk etymology, saying that instead the name might be derived from Greek
acherousai meaning "marsh-like water"... [
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Achiroë f Greek MythologyEtymology unknown, perhaps related to
ἄχος (akhos) meaning "distress, grief" and
ρόη (rhoe) meaning "flow, stream, river".
Acidusa f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἀκίς
(akis) meaning "pointed object; barb, arrow". This was the name of the wife of
Scamander, whom he named the well of Boeotia after.
Acoetes m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀκοίτης
(Akoites) meaning "bedfellow, husband". This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, including the helmsman of a ship that landed on the island of Naxos, where some of the sailors found a beautiful sleeping boy and brought him on board with them... [
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Acraea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀκραία
(Akraia), an epithet of numerous goddesses whose temples were situated on hills or mountains, including Athena and Hera, which meant "of the heights" or "dwelling on the heights"... [
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Acraepheus m Greek MythologyEtymology unknown, although it may be related to ακραίος (
akraios) meaning "extreme", or "marginal, at the edge". In Greek mythology, he is a son of
Apollo.
Acratopotes m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀκρατοπότης
(Akratopotês) meaning "drinker of unmixed wine", derived from ἄκρατος
(akratos) "unmixed, undiluted, pure", a word used of liquids and effectively meaning "wine without water", and πότης
(potês) "drinker"... [
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Acrisius m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀκρίσιος
(Akrisios), which is possibly derived from Greek ἀκρίς
(akris) meaning "locust". In Greek mythology, Acrisius was a king of Argos who enclosed his daughter
Danaë in an impenetrable bronze tower (or a deep underground cave)... [
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Actaeon m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Άκταίων
(Aktaion), which is derived from Greek ἀκτὴ
(akte), which can mean "headland, foreland, promontory, cape" as well as "coast, shore". In Greek mythology, Actaeon was son of
Aristaeus and
Autonoë in Boeotia... [
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Actaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀκταῖος
(Aktaios), which may have been derived from Greek ἀκτὴ
(akte), which can mean "headland, foreland, promontory, cape" as well as "coast, shore"... [
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Actor m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἄκτωρ
(Aktor), which is derived from Greek ἄκτωρ (aktōr) meaning "leader", which in turn is ultimately derived from Greek ἄγω
(agō) meaning "to lead"... [
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Adamanteia f Greek Mythology (?)Apparently derived from Greek ἀδάμαντος
(adamantos) meaning "unbreakable, inflexible". The 1st-century BC Roman writer Hyginus called the nymph
Amaltheia by this name in his
Fabulae (139).
Adamantius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Adamantios. This was borne by the 3rd-century Christian theologian Origenes Adamantius, who acquired the nickname because of his "character of steel", evidenced by severe ascetic practices (allegedly including self-castration based on a literal reading of Matthew 19:12 - "There are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven").
Adeimantus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀδείμαντος
(Adeimantos) meaning "fearless, dauntless", ultimately derived from ἀ
(a), a negative prefix, and the verb δειμαίνω
(deimaino) meaning "to be frightened"... [
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Adiante f Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek ἀδίαντον
(adianton) meaning "maidenhair" (a plant, species Adiantum capillus-veneris) or ἀδίαντος
(adiantos) meaning "unwetted, not bathed in sweat", from the negative prefix ἀ
(a) and the verb διαίνω
(diaino) "to wet, to moisten"... [
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Adranos m Greek MythologyThe name of a fire deity worshipped by the Sicels of ancient Sicily, especially in the town of Adranus (modern Adrano). He is said to have been driven out of Mount Etna by
Hephaestus.
Adrestia f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Variant form of
Adrastia, which is one of the various latinized forms of
Adrasteia. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a war figure and goddess of revenge and balance, who often battled in war... [
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Aëdon f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἀηδών
(aēdōn) "songstress" or from Greek ἀηδονίς
(aēdonis) "nightingale". Also compare Greek ἀοιδή
(aoidē) meaning "song". This was the name of a legendary queen of Thebes who plotted to kill her rival
Niobe's son, but killed her own son accidentally... [
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Aedos f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek Αιδως
(Aidos) which meant "modesty, decency". In Greek mythology, Aedos was a goddess or daimona of modesty, reverence and respect and a companion of the goddess
Nemesis.
Aeëtes m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Αἰήτης
(Aiêtês), possibly derived from Greek αἴητος
(aiêtos) "terrible, mighty". In Greek mythology Aeëtes was a king of Colchis in Asia Minor (modern Georgia) and the father of Medea... [
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Aega f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Αἴγη
(Aige), derived from αἴξ
(aix) "she-goat" or ἄϊξ
(aix) "gale of wind". In Greek mythology, Aega or
Aex nursed the infant
Zeus in Crete, along with her sister
Helice, after
Rhea gave
Cronus a stone to swallow instead of the newborn Zeus... [
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Aegaeon m Greek MythologyMeans "stormy one", "goatish", or "Aegean" in Greek. Aegaeon is the god of the storms of the Aegean Sea in Greek mythology.
Aegea f Greek MythologyShe was sister to
Circe and
Pasiphaë, and daughter of the sun. When the Titans attacked the gods of Olympus,
Gaia placed Aegea in a cave to hide her shining loveliness.
Aegialeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Αἰγιαλεύς
(Aigialeus), which is derived from Greek αἰγιαλός
(aigialos) meaning "beach, sea-shore". Also compare Greek αἴξ
(aix) meaning "a tall wave"... [
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Aegina f Greek Mythology (Latinized)From the Greek Αιγινη (
Aigine), which is of unknown meaning, perhaps an alternative name for the plant known as Etruscan honeysuckle in English. In Greek mythology she was a naiad loved by
Zeus, who abducted her in the form of an eagle, carrying her off to the island of Attica... [
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Aegleis f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Αἰγληίς
(Aigleis), a derivative of αἴγλη
(aigle) meaning "radiance, splendour" (compare
Aegle). In Greek mythology this name belonged to one of the Hyacinthides, the four daughters of Hyacinthus the Lacedaemonian, who was said to have moved to Athens and, in compliance with an oracle, to have caused his daughters to be sacrificed by the Athenians on the tomb of the Cyclops Geraestus for the purpose of delivering the city from famine and the plague, under which it was suffering during the war with Minos.
Aello f Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἄελλα
(aella) "whirlwind, tempest". This was the name of a "storm-swift" harpy in Greek myth.
Aellopous f Greek MythologyMeans "swift as a whirlwind", literally "whirlwood-footed", from Greek ἄελλα
(aella) meaning "a stormy wind, whirlwind" and πούς
(pous) "foot". This was an epithet of the Greek goddess
Iris, the swift messenger of the gods... [
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Aenete f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latin form of the Greek Αἰνήτη
(Ainete), derived from Greek αἰνητός
(ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy, deserving praise", from αἰνέω
(aineo) "to praise". In Greek mythology Aenete was the wife of
Aeneas, the legendary founder of the ancient Thracian city of Aenus.
Aergia f Greek MythologyMeans "idleness" in Greek, derived from the negative prefix α
(a) and ἔργον
(ergon) "work". This was the name of the Greek personification of sloth and idleness.
Aero f Greek MythologyPerhaps derived from the Greek verb ἀείρω
(aeiro), αἴρω
(airo) "to lift up, to raise". In Greek mythology, Aero (also called Haero, Aerope and Maerope) was a princess of the island of Chios, a daughter of
Oenopion and
Helice... [
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Aeropus m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀὴρ
(aer) meaning "air, wind" and ὄψ
(ops) meaning "eye". This was the name of two kings of Macedon.
Aesara f Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek
Aisara. Aesara of Lucania was a Pythagorean philosopher who wrote a work called On Human Nature, of which scholars today only have a one-page fragment.
Aesepus m Greek MythologyA river god in Greek mythology, personifying the river and town of Aesepus (today Gönen, Turkey).
Aethra f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Αιθρη (
Aithre) meaning "bright, purer air; the sky" in Greek (from
aithein "to burn, shine"). This was the name of several characters in Greek myth including the mother of
Theseus, a captive of Troy, at the service of
Helen until the city was besieged.
Aetna f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Αἴτνη (
Aitne), perhaps from
aithein "to burn". Aetna was the Greek personification of Mount Etna, a volcano on Sicily. Its strange noises were attributed to the ironworking of
Vulcan's forge.
Aetnaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Αἰτναῖος
(Aitnaios) meaning "of Mount Etna", a volcano in Sicily (see also
Aetna). This was an epithet of several Greek gods associated with Mount Etna, including Zeus.
Aex f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Αιξ (
Aix) meaning "goat". In Greek mythology Aex or Aega was a goat nymph who nursed the infant Zeus in Crete, and he afterwards changed her into the constellation
Capella... [
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Agakles m Ancient GreekMeans "very famous, glorious, highly renowned", derived from Greek ἄγαν
(agan) meaning "very, much" and κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Agallis f Ancient GreekMeans "iris (flower)" in Greek, specifically referring to the Greek iris
(Iris attica).
Agalmatis m & f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἄγαλμα
(agalma) meaning "honour, glory, pride, delight" or "a statue, a bust".
Aganippe f Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek ἀγανός
(aganos) meaning "mild, gentle" and ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse". This was the name of various figures in Greek mythology... [
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Agapomenos m Ancient GreekMeans "one who is loved", from Greek ἀγαπάω
(agapao) meaning "to love, be fond of, show affection for" (see
agape).
Agasidamos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀγαστός
(agastos) meaning "admirable" and δᾶμος
(damos) meaning "the people", a Doric Greek variant of δῆμος
(demos).
Agasigratis f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀγαστός
(agastos) meaning "admirable" and an uncertain second element, possibly γράτις
(gratis) meaning "grass, green fodder".
Agasimenes m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from Greek ἀγαστός
(agastos) meaning "admirable" and either μένος
(menos) meaning "mind, strength, courage" or μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, wait, remain".
Agastrophos m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἄγαν
(agan) meaning "very, much" and στρέφω
(strepho) meaning "to turn, to twist". This was the name of a Trojan soldier in the Iliad.
Agathandros m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek αγαθος
(agathos) meaning "good" combined with Greek ανδρος
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Agathanor m Ancient GreekMeans "good man", derived from the Greek adjective ἀγαθός
(agathos) meaning "good" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".
Agatharchos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek αγαθος
(agathos) meaning "good". The second element is either derived from Greek αρχος
(archos) "master" or from Greek αρχη
(arche) "origin, source".
Agathias m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek
agathos meaning "good" (see
Agathon). It was borne by a 6th-century Greek historian and poet, who chronicled the reign of Byzantine emperor
Justinian I.
Agathoboulos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγαθός
(agathos) meaning "good" combined with the Greek verb βούλομαι
(boulomai) meaning "to will, to wish, to prefer". Also compare the Greek noun βουλή
(boule) meaning "will, determination" as well as "counsel, advice" and the Greek verb βουλεύω
(bouleuo) meaning "to take counsel, to deliberate".
Agathomenes m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀγαθός
(agathos) meaning "good" and an uncertain second element; possibly μένος
(menos) meaning "mind, strength, courage" or μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, wait, remain".
Agathophoros m Ancient GreekMeans "bearing good tidings, bringing good news" in Greek, derived from ἀγαθός
(agathos) meaning "good" and φέρω
(phero) meaning "to bring, to carry, to bear".
Agelaos m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to guide, to lead" and λαος
(laos) meaning "people, folk". Alternatively, the first element could derive from ἀγείρω
(ageiro) meaning "to amass".
Agesandros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek ἆγειν
(agein) meaning "to carry, to fetch" or from Greek ἄγω
(ago) "to guide, to lead" (also see
Agis)... [
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Agesilaos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek ἆγειν
(agein) meaning "to carry, to fetch" or from Greek ἄγω
(ago) "to guide, to lead" (also see
Agis)... [
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Agesipolis m Ancient Greek, HistoryThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek ἆγειν
(agein) meaning "to carry, to fetch" or from Greek ἄγω
(ago) "to guide, to lead" (also see
Agis)... [
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Agis m Ancient Greek, HistoryDerived from the Greek verb ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry". It is closely related to the Greek verb ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide"... [
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Aglanor m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".
Aglaodoros m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαόδωρος
(aglaodoros) meaning "bestowing splendid gifts", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun δῶρον
(doron) meaning "gift".... [
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Aglaokarpos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαόκαρπος
(aglaokarpos) meaning "bearing beautiful fruit", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun καρπός
(karpos) meaning "fruit" (see
Carpus).... [
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Aglaomachos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun μάχη
(mache) meaning "battle".
Aglaonike f Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory".
Aglaonoe f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun νόος
(noos) meaning "mind".... [
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Aglaope f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with either the Greek noun ὄψ
(ops) meaning "voice" or the Greek noun ὤψ
(ops) meaning "eye, face, countenance".... [
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Aglaophantos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek adjective φαντός
(phantos) meaning "visible", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω
(phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
Aglaopheme f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαόφημος
(aglaophemos) meaning "of splendid fame", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun φήμη
(pheme) meaning "prophetic saying" as well as "rumour" and "(good) report, repute, fame".... [
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Aglaophonos m & f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαόφωνος
(aglaophonos) meaning "with a splendid voice", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun φωνή
(phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".... [
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Aglaosthenes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun σθένος
(sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".
Aglaostratos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun στρατός
(stratos) meaning "army".
Aglaotimos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαότιμος
(aglaotimos) meaning "splendidly honoured", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".... [
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Aglauros f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἄγλαυρος
(aglauros), a variant of ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "bright, shining, splendid". In Greek mythology Aglauros was the eldest daughter of the Athenian king
Cecrops... [
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Agnodike f Ancient GreekFrom Greek ἁγνός
(hagnos) meaning "chaste" and δίκη
(dike) meaning "justice". It is the name of the first woman to legally practice medicine in Ancient Greece (4th century BC).
Agorakritos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek ἀγορεύω
(agoreuo) "to orate, to speak publicly" or from Greek ἀγορά
(agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market"... [
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Agreus m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek αγρεύς
(agreus) meaning "hunter". In Greek mythology, Agreus is the name of one of the Panes.
Agrotora f Greek MythologyThis was an epithet of the Greek goddess
Artemis, under which title she was regarded as the patron goddess of hunters. Conceivably related to Greek ἄγρᾱ (
agra) "hunt, catch" and the name of the Brythonic war goddess
Agrona, from old Celtic
agro "battle, carnage".
Aia f Greek MythologyA Naiad associated with a well, spring or fountain of the town of Aia, also known as Kolkhis, on the Black Sea. Her name was taken from that place. According to myth she was loved and pursued by the local river-god Phasis, and saved from him by the gods who transformed her into an island bearing that name.
Aiakos m Greek MythologyMeaning uncertain. One source derives the name from the Greek verb ἀΐσσω
(aisso) meaning "to run, to dart, to shoot", whilst another source connects the name to the Greek adjective αἰακτός
(aiaktos) meaning "lamentable, wailing, miserable"... [
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Aidoneus m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is probably derived from Greek αἰδώς
(aidōs), which can mean "reverence, awe, respect" as well as "shame". Also compare Greek αἰδέομαι
(aideomai) meaning "to be ashamed"... [
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Aidos f Greek MythologyFrom Greek Αἰδώς
aidṓs "shame, respect, reverence." This is the Greek goddess of shame, modesty, and humility.
Aigeas m Ancient GreekProbably derived from Greek αἰγίς
(aigis) meaning "goatskin, fleece", but that can also refer to the shield of Zeus. Also compare Greek αἴγειος
(aigeios) meaning "of a goat"... [
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Aigeiros f Greek MythologyDerived from Ancient Greek
αἴγειρος (
aígeiros) meaning "black poplar". This was the name of one of the eight hamadryad daughters of
Oxylos and
Hamadryas, associated with the black poplar tree.
Aiglanor m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun αἴγλη
(aigle) meaning "light (of the sun or moon)" as well as "radiance" and "glory" (see
Aegle) combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".
Ainesidemos m Ancient GreekMeans "praise of the people", from Greek αἴνεσις
(ainesis) meaning "praise", itself derived from αἰνέω
(aineo) "to praise", and δημος
(demos) meaning "the people".
Ainia f Greek MythologyAinia was an Amazon who presumably accompanied Penthesilea to the Trojan War and was eventuelly killed by Achilles. She is known only from an Attic terracotta relief fragment.
Aion m Greek MythologyAion comes from the Greek word "Αἰών" meaning century and is the circle encompassing the universe and zodiac. Aion is the god of eternity unlike Chronos (the god of time).
Aischines m Ancient GreekMeans "humble", derived from Greek αἶσχος
(aischos) meaning "shame, timidity, disgrace".