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Psamanthe f Greek Mythology, Literature
Variant of Psamathe used in George Sandys's translation (1623) of Ovid's Metamorphoses, among other translations.
Psappha f Ancient Greek
Aeolian Greek form of Sappho.
Psekas f Greek Mythology
The name of one of the band of sixty young Okeanid Nymphs which formed the core retinue of the goddess Artemis. Her name is derived from the word ψεκας (psekas) meaning "rain shower".
Ptelea f Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek πτελέα (ptelea) meaning "wych elm", another name for the European elm tree. This was the name of one of the eight hamadryad daughters of Oxylos and Hamadryas, associated with the elm tree.
Pterelaos m Greek Mythology
Means "people adorned with feathers", derived from the Greek verb πτερόω (pteroo) meaning "to feather, to furnish with feathers or wings" combined with the Greek noun λαός (laos) meaning "(the) people".
Pylaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Πύλαιος (Pylaios), which is derived from Greek πύλη (pyle) meaning "gate, entrance". In Greek mythology, Pylaeus was an ally of king Priam in the Trojan War.
Pylenor m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun πύλη (pyle) meaning "gate, entrance" or from the name of the Greek town of Pylos (see Pylos), which is etymologically related to the aforementioned word... [more]
Pylos m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πύλος (pylos) meaning "in the gateway", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun πύλη (pyle) meaning "gate, entrance". Pylos is also the name of a town in modern Greece, which already existed in the time of Mycenaean Greece (under the same name) and was an important kingdom at the time.
Pylus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Pylos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of a son of the god Ares, whom he had with Demonice.
Pyrame m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Pyramus. A known bearer of this name was the Swiss botanist Augustin Pyrame de Candolle (1778-1841).
Pyramus m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Roman Mythology, Romani (Archaic)
From the Greek Πύραμος (Pyramos), taken from the name of the river Pyramos and derived from Greek πῦρ (pyr) "fire" or πυρός (pyros) "wheat"... [more]
Pyrandros m Ancient Greek
Means "fire of a man", derived from Greek πῦρ (pyr) "fire" combined with Greek ανδρος (andros) "of a man".
Pyrene f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πῦρ (pyr) meaning "fire". In Greek mythology, Pyrene was a lover of Hercules, for whom the mountain range the Pyrenees are named. Also, the name Pyrene is not to be confused with Pirene, the name of three other characters from Greek mythology.
Pyreneus m Greek Mythology
Masculine form of Pyrene. In Greek mythology, Pyreneus was a king of Thrace.
Pyrgoteles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Πυργοτέλης, from Ancient Greek πύργος (púrgos) "tower, watchtower" and τέλος (télos) "purpose, result, completion". This was the name of one of the most celebrated gem engravers of ancient Greece, living in the latter half of the 4th century BC.
Pyrilampes m Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek πῦρ (pyr) meaning "fire" and λάμπω (lampo) "to shine". The name of Plato's stepfather, an Ancient Greek politician... [more]
Pyroeis m Greek Mythology
Pyroeis in ancient Greek religion is the god of the wandering star Areios, the planet Mars.... [more]
Pyronia f Greek Mythology
Epithet of the goddess Artemis derived from Greek πυρ (pyr) meaning "fire". It is also the name of a genus of butterfly.
Pyrrha f Greek Mythology
Feminine of Pyrrhos.... [more]
Pyrrho m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Pyrrhon. This was the name of the first Greek skeptic philosopher (3rd century BC), who founded the school of Pyrrhonism.
Pyrrhon m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective πυρρός (pyrrhos) meaning "flame-coloured, yellowish-red" (see Pyrrhus).
Pytheas m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek Πυθιος (Pythios), which is an epithet of the god Apollo. This epithet originated from his cult in the city of Πυθώ (Pytho), which is nowadays known as Delphi... [more]
Pythia f Ancient Greek
From the name of Apollo's master priestess at Delphi, who was also known as the Oracle of Delphi. The name is derived from Πυθώ (Pytho), which is the old name of the city of Delphi... [more]
Pythias f & m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek Πυθιος (Pythios), which is an epithet of the god Apollo. This epithet originated from his cult in the city of Πυθώ (Pytho), which is nowadays known as Delphi... [more]
Pythocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Pythokles. A known bearer of this name was Pythocles of Sicyon, an Olympic victor from the 3rd century BC.
Pythocritus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Pythokritos. This name was borne by two eponymous archons of Athens, the earliest of which lived in the 5th century BC.
Pythodelos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Pythios, which is an epithet of the god Apollo. Also compare the related name Python.... [more]
Pythodorida f Ancient Greek, History
Feminine form of the Greek masculine name Πυθοδωρίδης (Pythodorides), which means "son of Pythodoros", as it consists of the name Pythodoros combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Pythodoris f Ancient Greek, History
Feminine form of Pythodoros. This was the name of a Roman client ruler of the Odrysian kingdom of Thrace, who reigned from 38 AD to 46 AD.
Pythodoros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Pythios, which is an epithet of the god Apollo. Also compare the related name Python.... [more]
Pythodorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Pythodoros. This name was borne by two eponymous archons of Athens, the earliest of which lived in the 5th century BC.
Pythodotos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Pythios, which is an epithet of the god Apollo. Also compare the related name Python.... [more]
Pythodotus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Pythodotos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Pythokles m Ancient Greek
Derived from Pythios, an epithet of the god Apollo, combined with Greek κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Pythokritos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Pythios, which is an epithet of the god Apollo. Also compare the related name Python.... [more]
Python m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Python was an enormous earth-dragon (usually depicted as a serpent in ancient Greek art) who lived near the city of Πυθώ (Pytho), which is nowadays known as Delphi. The creature was named after the city, whose name was ultimately derived from the Greek verb πύθω (pytho) meaning "to rot, to decay"... [more]
Pythostratos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Pythios, which is an epithet of the god Apollo. Also compare the related name Python.... [more]
Pythostratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Pythostratos. A known bearer of this name was the Olympic victor Pythostratus of Ephesus, who won the stadion race at the 103rd Olympiad in 368 BC.
Raidne f Greek Mythology
Raidne is one of the Sirens and the meaning of the name is unknown.
Rhadamanthos m Greek Mythology
I am uncertain of the meaning, but it might be etymologically related to Greek adámas "invincible, untamed" or Greek damázo "to overpower, to tame, to conquer." In Greek mythology, Rhadamanthos was a son of Zeus and Europa.
Rhadamanthus m Greek Mythology
Meaning unknown, probably of pre-Greek origin, but perhaps related to Greek ῥᾴδιος (rhaidios) "easy" and μανθάνω (manthanô) "to learn, come to know". In Greek mythology, Rhadamanthus or Rhadamanthys was a son of Zeus and Europa... [more]
Rhamnousia f Greek Mythology
An epithet of the Greek Goddess of retribution, Nemesis, meaning "the Goddess of Rhamnous". Rhamnous was an ancient Greek city and the site of Nemesis' most prominent sanctuary.
Rhanis f Greek Mythology
The name of one of the band of sixty young Okeanid Nymphs which formed the core retinue of the goddess Artemis. Her name is derived from the word Ψεκας (rhanis) meaning "raindrop".
Rhene f Greek Mythology
The name of two different nymphs in Greek mythology, one an oread of Mount Cyllene and lover of Hermes, the other the mother of Medon by Oïleus.
Rhexenor m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ῥηξήνωρ (rhexenor) meaning "bursting through ranks of armed men (of the enemy)", which consists of the Greek noun ῥῆξις (rhexis) meaning "breaking, bursting, breaking forth" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Rhipsolaos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ῥῖψις (rhipsis) meaning "a throwing, a hurling" combined with the Greek noun λαός (laos) meaning "(the) people".
Rhipsolaus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Rhipsolaos. A known bearer of this name was the Olympic victor Rhipsolaus of Laconia, who won the stadion race at the 39th Olympiad in 624 BC.
Rhodia f Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek ῥόδον (rhodon) meaning "rose".
Rhodine f Ancient Greek
Means "made of roses, pink" in Greek, a word derived from ῥόδον (rhodon) "rose" and an adjectival suffix.
Rhodippe f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Rhodippos.
Rhodippos m Ancient Greek
Possibly from Greek ῥόδον (rhodon) meaning "rose", or Ῥόδος (Rhodos) meaning "Rhodes", and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Rhodope f Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ῥοδωπός (rhodopos) meaning "rosy-faced, rosy", which consists of the Greek noun ῥόδον (rhodon) meaning "rose" combined with the Greek noun ὤψ (ops) meaning "eye, face, countenance".... [more]
Rhodothea f Greek, Ancient Greek, Greek (Cypriot)
Derived from Greek ῥόδον (rhodon) meaning "rose" and θέα (thea) meaning "sight, view". Alternatively, the second element could derive from θεά (thea) meaning "goddess".
Rhoecus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology
Probably derived from Greek ῥοικός (rhoikos) meaning "crooked, bent" or "bow-legged". This was the name of a Samian sculptor of the 6th century BCE, as well as the name of a centaur who was killed by Atalanta after he attempted to assault her in Greek mythology.
Rhoeo f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ροή (rhoē) "flow, stream". In Greek mythology, this was the name of a woman loved by Apollo.
Sabazios m Greek Mythology
Sabazios was the sky father and nomadic horseman of the Phrygians and Thracians.
Sabbe f Greek Mythology, Ancient Near Eastern (Hellenized)
One of the three names of the Persian Sybil presiding over the Apollonian Oracle. Also known as the Hebrew, Egyptian, and Babylonian Sybil.
Salmacis f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Σαλμακίς (Salmakis). This was the name of a fountain and nymph at Halicarnassus, featured in Ovid's Metamorphoses. The nymph Salmacis fell in love with Hermaphroditus... [more]
Salmoneus m Greek Mythology
A king from Greek mythology, who, during the Trojan war, pretended to be Zeus.
Samos m Ancient Greek
This name was borne by a Macedonian lyric and epigrammatic poet of the late 3rd century BC.
Samus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Samos. This was borne by a Macedonian lyric and epigrammatic poet of the late 3rd century BC.
Sangarius m Greek Mythology
Sangarius is a Phrygian river-god of Greek mythology. He is described as the son of the Titans Oceanus and his sister-wife Tethys and as the husband of Metope, by whom he became the father of Hecuba... [more]
Sannyrion m Ancient Greek
Most likely derived from the Greek verb σαννυρίζω (sannyrizo) or (sannurizo) meaning "to jeer, to mock", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun σάννας (sannas) meaning "idiot, fool, zany"... [more]
Sardanapalus m Ancient Greek, Literature
The name is probably an ancient Greek corruption of Ashurbanipal, the last great Assyrian emperor-king of the Assyrian Empire.... [more]
Satyrion f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek satyros meaning "satyr" (see also Satyros). In Greek mythology, this was the name of a nymph who had a son with Poseidon.
Satyros m Ancient Greek
Essentially means "satyr", as in the name of the mythological creature from Greek mythology. It's uncertain where 'satyr' itself derives from, but it's probably related to Latin satura or satira meaning "satire"... [more]
Scaea f Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek feminine name meaning "left, on the left hand".
Scamander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Skamandros. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a river god, who is the personification of the Scamander River (nowadays called Karamenderes River), the largest river of the plain of Troy.
Scamandre m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Skamandros via Scamander.
Scamandronymus m Ancient Greek (Latinized, Rare)
Latinized form of Skamandronymous. This was the earliest and most commonly attested name of Sappho's father, who died when she was six.
Scelmis m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Σκέλμις (Skelmis). In Greek mythology this was the name of one of the Telchines, sea spirits (daemons) native to the island of Rhodes, who were killed by the gods when they turned to evil magic... [more]
Schedius m Greek Mythology
Derived from σχεδόν (skhedón) meaning "nearby" or "nearly, almost", and δίος (dîos) meaning "heavenly, divine".
Schoeneus m Greek Mythology
The name of a number of figures in Greek mythology, meaning "rushy".
Schoineus m Greek Mythology
The name of several individuals in Greek mythology.
Sciron m Greek Mythology
Means "mistral, northwest Mediterranean wind". This was the name of a Corinthian bandit in Greek mythology.
Scopas m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Uncertain etymology. Scopas was a well-known Ancient Greek sculptor.
Scylaceus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Σκυλακεύς (Skylakeus), which is a more elaborate form of Scylax. In Greek mythology, Scylaceus was a Lycian comrade-in-arms of Sarpedon and Glaucus... [more]
Scylax m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Σκύλαξ (Skylax). This is most likely an authentic Greek name, even though the one known bearer - Scylax of Caryanda - was of Carian descent and thus might have had a hellenized name... [more]
Scylla f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Scylla was a monster that lived on one side of a narrow channel of water, opposite its counterpart Charybdis. The two sides of the strait were within an arrow's range of each other—so close that sailors attempting to avoid Charybdis would pass too close to Scylla and vice versa.... [more]
Scythianus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Skythianos. This was the name of an Alexandrian religious teacher who was allegedly the first Alexandrian to visit India.
Sebethis f Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Ancient Greek, meaning "fast-flowing" or "to go with impetus". This was the name of a nymph in Greek mythology, a daughter of the eponymous god of the Sebeto river, mother of Oebalus, and wife of Telon.
Selasphoros m & f Greek Mythology
Means "light-bearing" in Greek (compare Nikephoros). This was a title of the Greek moon goddess Artemis (also worshipped as "Artemis Phosphoros").
Semestra f Greek Mythology
Semestra or Semystra was a nymph, in Greek mythology.... [more]
Semystra f Greek Mythology
Semystra or Semestra was a nymph, in Greek mythology.... [more]
Sibyntios m Ancient Greek
Most likely derived from σιβύνη (sibune) or (sibyne), the Greek name for a type of hunting spear. It is possible that the word is ultimately of Illyrian origin.
Sibyntius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Sibyntios. This name was borne by a reader and a slave of the orator Theodectes of Phaselis, who died in the 4th century BC... [more]
Sibyrtios m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is uncertain. The second element may possibly have been derived from the Greek noun βύρσα (bursa) or (byrsa) meaning "hide". It is etymologically related to the modern English word purse... [more]
Sibyrtius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Sibyrtios. This name was borne by an officer in the service of Alexander the Great (4th century BC), who was of Macedonian descent.
Sidero f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek σίδηρος (sideros) meaning "iron". In Greek legend Sidero was the abusive stepmother of Tyro, finally murdered by Tyro's adult son Pelias atop an altar to the goddess Hera.
Silène m & f Greek Mythology (Gallicized), French (Modern), French (Belgian, Modern)
French form of Silenus. While as a mythologcial name, Silène is masculine, it is used as an exclusively feminine given name today.
Simoeis m Greek Mythology
The name of the god of the river Simois, and taken from that river. Simoeis was a son of Oceanus and Tethys and as the father of Astyoche and Hieromneme.
Simois m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Simoeis. In Greek mythology this was the name of a river flowing through Mount Ida near Troy, as well as the god or personification of the river.
Sinis m Greek Mythology
The name of a bandit killed by Theseus, who was the father of Perigune, who bore Theseus's son Melanippus.
Sinoe f Greek Mythology
The name of a nymph of Mount Sinoe in Arkadia and the nurse of the god Pan. Her name is either derived from Mt Sinoe (or alternatively it may be named for her) or taken from the element ςίνος (sinos) meaning "mischievous".
Sinon m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "the mischievous", derived from Ancient Greek σίνος (sinos) "hurt, harm, mischief, injury", itself from σίνομαι (sinomai) "to hurt, damage, plunder". This was the name of the Greek warrior who convinced the Trojans to bring the Trojan Horse into their city, also called Sinopos.
Sinope f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
From the name of the ancient city Sinope, derived from Hittite 𒅆𒉡𒉿 (Šinuwa) of unknown meaning. This was the name of a character from Greek mythology whom the city was supposedly named after, a daughter of Metope and Asopus, or in some accounts Ares... [more]
Sisyphe m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Sisyphos via its latinized form Sisyphus.
Sisyphus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Σίσυφος (Sisyphos), of which the meaning is uncertain. It may possibly be derived from Greek σίσυς (sisys), which can mean "a goat's skin" or "cheap garment" or "any coarse"... [more]
Skamandronymos m Ancient Greek (Rare)
Perhaps a combination of the river name Skamandros and the noun ὄνυμα (onyma) "name". According to some writers, the father of the poet Sappho bore this name (according to others, he was named Skamandros).
Skamandros m Greek Mythology
The meaning of this name is uncertain. The second element looks like it is derived from Greek ανδρος (andros) meaning "of a man", but there are sources who doubt this. The first element is more difficult to pinpoint: it could be derived from Greek σκάζω (skazo) "to limp, to stumble (over an obstacle)" or from Greek σκαιός (skaios) meaning "left(-handed)" or "awkward"... [more]
Skythianos m Ancient Greek
Means "Scythian" in Greek.
Smyrna f Ancient Greek
The ancient Greek name for the Turkish city Izmir. The name Smyrna was the Greek word for myrrh which was the city's chief export in Ancient times. Smyrna was one of the seven churches of Asia mentioned in the book of Revelations in the Bible and was a major hub of the church in the first few centuries.
Smyrnaia f Ancient Greek
Meaning "of smyrna".
Sogenes m Ancient Greek
Contracted form of Sosigenes.
Sokles m Ancient Greek
Contracted form of Sosikles. This name was borne by an Athenian potter from the 6th century BC.
Sokrateia f Ancient Greek
Contracted form of Sosikrateia.
Solymus m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Solymus was the ancestral hero and eponym of the tribe Solymi in Pisidia and Lycia. He was a son of either Zeus or Ares; his mother's name is variously given as Chaldene, Caldene daughter of Pisidus, Calchedonia or the nymph Chalcea.
Soos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from σόος (soos), which is the Epic and Ionic Greek form of the adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded".... [more]
Sopater m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Biblical Latin
Latinized form of Sopatros. A notable bearer of this name is Sopater of Apamea, a Greek philosopher from the 4th century AD.... [more]
Sopatra f Ancient Greek
Contracted form of Sosipatra. This name was borne by a saint from the 7th century AD, whose name is frequently misspelled as Soprata.
Sopatros m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Contracted form of Sosipatros. This name was borne by a Greek man from the New Testament as well as by a Greek philosopher from the 4th century AD... [more]
Sopha f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Sophos (see Sophus).
Sophainetos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek σοφός (sophos) meaning "skilled, clever" and αἰνετός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy".
Sophalexios m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "skilled defender".
Sophanes m Ancient Greek
Contracted form of Sosiphanes.
Sophe f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Sophos.
Sophilos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with the Greek noun φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover".... [more]
Sophius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Dutch
Latinized form of Sophios, which is the masculine form of Sophia.
Sophoclea f Ancient Greek
Female variant to Sophocles
Sophon m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek σοφός (sophos) meaning "skilled, clever".
Sophrosyne f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek σωφροσύνη (sôphrosynê) meaning "moderation, prudence, self-control, temperance". Also compare Sophron. She was the spirit or personification of moderation, self-control, temperance, restraint, and discretion in Greek mythology... [more]
Soprata f Ancient Greek
Corruption or misspelling of Sopatra, which is usually encountered in connection to the 7th-century saint Sopatra.
Sosandra f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Sosandros. This is an alleged epithet of a Greek goddess known from a statue erected on the Akropolis. It has been suggested that Sosandra may have been an epithet of Aphrodite, Hera, Hestia or Demeter.
Sosandros m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
Sose f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek σως (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded". In Greek mythology this was the name of a prophetic Oreiad or Naiad nymph of Arcadia (a southern region of Greece). According to one account she was the mother of the god Pan by Hermes.
Sosias m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded".
Sosibios m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with the Greek noun βίος (bios) meaning "life".
Sosicrates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Sosikrates. A known bearer of this name is the Greek historian Sosicrates of Rhodes (2nd century BC).
Sosikles m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Sosikrates m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with the Greek noun κράτος (kratos) meaning "power".... [more]
Sosipater m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Biblical Latin
Latinized form of Sosipatros. This is the name of a Greek man from the New Testament.
Sosipatra f Ancient Greek, Romanian (Rare), Russian (Rare)
Feminine form of Sosipatros. This name was borne by the Greek philosopher Sosipatra of Ephesus (4th century AD).
Sosipatros m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with either the Greek adjective πατρός (patros) meaning "of the father" or the Greek noun πατρίς (patris) meaning "of one's fathers" as well as "fatherland".... [more]
Sosiphanes m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with Greek φανής (phanes) meaning "appearing" (see Theophanes).... [more]
Sosiphron m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with either the Greek noun φρόνις (phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
Sosipolis m Greek Mythology
A son of the goddess Eileithyia. From Ancient Greek sôzô meaning "savior" and polis meaning "city".
Sosippos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with the Greek noun ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".... [more]
Sosistratos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with the Greek noun στρατός (stratos) meaning "army".
Sosistratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Sosistratos. This name was borne by two eponymous archons of Athens, the earliest of which lived in the 5th century BC.
Sositheos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with the Greek noun θεός (theos) meaning "god".... [more]
Sositheus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Sositheos. This name was borne by a Greek tragic poet from the 3rd century BC.
Sosthenes m Ancient Greek, Biblical
Means "safe in strength", derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with the Greek noun σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".... [more]
Sostrata f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latin form of Sostrate. Niccolò Machiavelli used this name in his play 'La Mandragola' (1518).
Sostratos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Contracted form of Sosistratos. Notable ancient Greek bearers of this name include the famous merchant Sostratos of Aegina (6th century BC) and the sculptor Sostratos of Chios (5th century BC).
Sostratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Sostratos. A known bearer of this name was Sostratus of Cnidus, an ancient Greek architect and engineer from the 3rd century BC.
Soter m Ancient Greek, Croatian, Polish
Derived from the Greek noun σωτήρ (soter) meaning "saviour, deliverer, preserver". This name was often used as an epithet, for both gods (such as Zeus and Apollo) and real-life rulers, such as Ptolemy I Soter of Egypt (4th century BC) and Antiochus I Soter of the Seleucid Empire (3rd century BC).... [more]
Soteria f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun σωτηρία (soteria) meaning "salvation, deliverance, preservation".... [more]
Soteridas m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Soter" in Greek, derived from the name Soter combined with ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Soteris f & m Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Soter or Soterios as well as a rare male variant of Soterios.... [more]
Soterius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Soterios. This was the baptismal name of the 2nd-century pope Soter.
Sous m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Soos. This was the name of a semi-mythological king of Sparta, who is thought to have lived in the 9th century BC.
Sousarion m Ancient Greek
Meaning uncertain. This name should be a compound name, of which the first element might be the Greek noun σοῦς (sous) meaning "upward motion" or the Greek noun σοῦσον (souson) meaning "lily"... [more]
Sparta f & m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, English
Short form of Spartacus. It is also the name of an ancient Roman city.
Speio f Greek Mythology
Derived from σπεῖος (speios), the Epic Greek form of σπέος (speos) meaning "cave, cavern, grotto". This was the name of a Nereid in Greek myth; with the exception of Pausanias, all of the Greek poets (Hesiod, Homer, Apollodorus and Hyginus) and even the Roman poet Virgil list Speio among the ranks of the Haliad Nymphs known as the Nereides.
Speusandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun σπεῦσις (speusis) meaning "haste, hurry" as well as "speed". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb σπεύδω (speudo) meaning "to hasten" as well as "to urge on" and "to set going"... [more]
Speusippos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek σπεύδω (speudo) meaning "to hasten; to urge on, to set going" (compare the closely related σπουδή (spoude) meaning "haste, speed" as well as "earnestness, diligence, zeal") and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Speusippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Speusippos. This name was borne by an ancient Greek philosopher from the 4th century BC.
Sponde f & m Greek Mythology
Jupiter's moon
Sporos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun σπόρος (sporos) meaning "a sowing" as well as "seed, semen" and "harvest, crop".... [more]
Sporus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Ancient Roman
Latinized form of Sporos. This was the name of a young slave boy from the 1st century AD. The Roman emperor Nero had taken a liking to him, because he bore a striking resemblance to his late wife Poppaea Sabina... [more]
Spoudandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun σπουδή (spoude) meaning "haste, speed" as well as "earnestness, diligence, zeal". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb σπεύδω (speudo) meaning "to hasten" as well as "to urge on" and "to set going"... [more]
Spoudippos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun σπουδή (spoude) meaning "haste, speed" as well as "earnestness, diligence, zeal". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb σπεύδω (speudo) meaning "to hasten" as well as "to urge on" and "to set going"... [more]
Stachys m Ancient Greek, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Derived from the Greek noun στάχυς (stachys) meaning "a head of grain, an ear of corn" as well as "scion, progeny".... [more]
Staphylus m Greek Mythology
The name of several figures in Greek Mythology, meaning "grape cluster".
Stasander m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Stasandros. This name was borne by Stasander of Cyprus (4th century BC), who was an officer in the service of Alexander the Great.
Stasandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun στάσις (stasis), which can mean "standing, placing, setting" as well as "a standing still". It basically refers to a state of standing (still)... [more]
Stasanor m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun στάσις (stasis), which can mean "standing, placing, setting" as well as "a standing still". It basically refers to a state of standing (still)... [more]
Stasikrates m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun στάσις (stasis), which can mean "standing, placing, setting" as well as "a standing still". It basically refers to a state of standing (still)... [more]
Stasinikos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek στάσις (stasis) meaning "standing, posture, position" and νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]
Stasippos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun στάσις (stasis), which can mean "standing, placing, setting" as well as "a standing still". It basically refers to a state of standing (still)... [more]
Stasippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Stasippos. This name was borne by Stasippus of Tegea (4th century BC), who was the leader of the pro-Spartan oligarchs in Tegea.
Sterope f Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun στεροπή (sterope) meaning "flash of lightning". Also compare the Greek noun στέροψ (sterops) meaning "flashing" and the related name Asterope, which basically has the same meaning.... [more]
Steropes m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun στερόπης (steropes) meaning "lightner", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun στεροπή (sterope) meaning "flash of lightning" (see Sterope)... [more]
Stesichorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Means "establishing the chorus" or "leading the dance", derived from Greek ἵστημι (histemi) meaning "to stand, to set up" and‎ χορός (choros) meaning "dance" or "chorus, choir; band of singers and dancers"... [more]
Stesimbrotos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἵστημι (histemi) meaning "to make to stand, to stand, set" and βροτός (brotós), a poetic term meaning "mortal man, human being".
Sthenelaos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek σθένος (sthenos) meaning "strength, power, vigour" and λᾱός (laos) meaning "people, folk".
Sthenele f Greek Mythology
Derived σθένος (sthénos) meaning "strength".
Sthenelos m Greek Mythology
Meaning "strong one" or "forcer", derived from Greek σθένος (sthenos) meaning "strength, might, power"
Stheno f Greek Mythology
Means "forceful" from Greek σθένος (sthenos) "strength, vigour". In Greek mythology this was the name of one of the Gorgons, the elder sister of Medusa and Euryale.
Stilbe f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek στίλβω (stilbô) meaning "to glitter, gleam". This was the name of a nymph who was loved by the god Apollo and bore him Lapithes, the eponymous first king of the tribe, and some say Kentauros (or Centaurus), who mated with mares to produce the tribe of Kentauroi (Centaurs).
Stilpon m Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from either Greek στιλπνός (stilpnos) meaning "glittering, glistening" (itself from στίλβω (stilbo) "to gleam, to shine") or στίλπων (stilpon) meaning "dwarf".
Strabon m Ancient Greek, History
Derived from Greek στραβός (strabos) meaning "distorted, oblique; squinting, squint-eyed". This was the name of several historical figures, including a 1st century Greek geographer, philosopher, and historian.
Strato m Italian, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Straton and Italian variant of Stratone.
Stratocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Stratokles. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 5th century BC.
Stratokles m Ancient Greek
Means "glorious army", derived from Greek στρατος (stratos) "army" combined with Greek κλεος (kleos) "glory".
Stratonice f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Stratonike, the feminine form of Stratonikos. This was the name of several figures in Greek mythology.
Stratonike f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Stratonikos. Derived from the Greek elements στρατος (stratos) "army" and νικη (nike) "victory" meaning "army of victory".
Stratonikos m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek name which meant "army of victory", derived from Greek στρατος (stratos) "army" and νικη (nike) "victory"... [more]
Stratos m Greek Mythology, Greek
Derived from the ancient Greek noun στρατός (stratos) meaning "army". In modern times, the name is often encountered as a diminutive or short form of Efstratios.... [more]
Strattis m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek στρατός (stratos) meaning "army".
Strombichos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek στρόμβος (strombos) meaning "something round, something spun around; whirlwind, spinning top, spindle, spiral shell".
Strongylion m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun στρογγύλιον (strongylion) or (stroggylion) meaning "round pot, flask", which itself is ultimately derived from the Greek adjective στρογγύλος (strongylos) or (stroggylos) meaning "round, spherical"... [more]
Stygne f Greek Mythology
Means "hated, abhorred" in Greek. In Greek mythology she was one of Danaus' fifty daughters, the Danaids. When ordered to kill her husband on their wedding night, Stygne and almost all of her sisters complied, with the exception of Hypermnestra.
Stymphalos m Greek Mythology
Meaning uncertain. The first element of this name might be derived from the noun στύμα (styma), which is the Aeolic Greek form of ancient Greek στόμα (stoma) meaning "mouth"... [more]
Stymphalus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Stymphalos. In Greek mythology, Stymphalus is the name of a son of Elatus, who was treacherously killed by Pelops.
Styx f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology the Styx is the river that forms the boundary between the underworld and the world of the living, as well as a goddess and a nymph that represents the river.
Sufax m Greek Mythology
Meaning uncertain, although the etymology of the name is probably Greek. In both Greek and Berber mythology, Sufax was a son of Hercules and Tinjis.
Susarion m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Sousarion. This was the name (possibly pseudonym) of a Greek comic poet from Megara, who lived in the 6th century BC.
Syke f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek συκῆ (syke) meaning "fig tree". In Greek mythology Syke or Sykea was a hamadryad (wood nymph) of the fig tree.
Syleus m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek συλεύς (syleus) meaning "privateer", which is ultimately derived from Greek συλάω (sylao) meaning "to plunder, to rob, to strip (off)". Also compare Greek σύλη (syle), a term used to refer to the right of seizing a ship... [more]
Syllis f Greek Mythology
The name of a naiad of the town of Sikyon and perhaps a daughter of Asopos. Her name may come from the element συλλύω (sylluo) meaning "reconciler".
Syloson m Ancient Greek
Meaning uncertain. It may possibly have been derived from Greek σύλησις (sylesis) meaning "spoiling, plundering", which is ultimately derived from Greek συλάω (sylao) meaning "to plunder, to rob, to strip (off)"... [more]
Symaithos m Greek Mythology
In mythology, a River-God of eastern Sikelia. His name is taken from the river Symaethus, of unknown etymology.
Symmachos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective σύμμαχος (symmachos) meaning "fighting along with, leagued or allied with", which is ultimately derived from Greek σύν (syn) meaning "beside, with" combined with Greek μάχη (mache) meaning "battle, combat" (see Andromache)... [more]
Symmachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Symmachos. Well-known bearers of this name include the Roman orator and statesman Quintus Aurelius Symmachus (died around 402 AD) and Pope Symmachus (died in 514 AD).
Sympherousa f Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb συμφέρω (symphero) meaning "to bring together, to gather, to collect" as well as "to be of use, to be useful". It is ultimately derived from Greek σύν (syn) meaning "beside, with" combined with Greek φέρω (phero) meaning "to bring, to carry, to bear"... [more]
Sympherusa f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Ancient Roman
Latinized form of Sympherousa. This name was used as a feminine cognomen in the Roman empire, especially in Roman Greece and Sicily. Also compare Symphorosa.
Symphora f Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman, French (African)
Feminine form of Symphoros and its latinized form Symphorus. Also compare the Greek noun συμφορά (symphora) meaning "a bringing together, collecting, contribution" as well as "misfortune, tragedy".... [more]
Symphoros m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective σύμφορος (symphoros) meaning "accompanying", which is derived from the Greek verb συμφορέω (symphoreo) meaning "to bring together, to collect, to heap up", a variant of the more common verb συμφέρω (symphero) meaning "to bring together, to gather, to collect" as well as "to be of use, to be useful"... [more]
Symphorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Ancient Roman
Latinized form of Symphoros. This name was used as both a first name and a cognomen (often on slaves) in the Roman empire, especially in Roman Greece and Sicily.
Symphronios m Ancient Greek
Probably derived from Greek σύμφρων (symphron) meaning "of one mind, brotherly; favouring, propitious" or συμφρονέω (symphroneo) "to agree, think with, be in harmony; notice, understand", both derived from σῠν- (syn-) meaning "with, together" and φρήν (phren) "mind, heart, emotions".
Synecho f Greek Mythology
The name of one of the Hyades, derived from συνέχεια (synécheia) meaning "continuation, continuity".
Syrinx f Greek Mythology
From Greek σῦριγξ (syrinx) meaning "tube" or "panpipes", referring to a musical instrument played by mouth and comprising tubes arranged in order of length. In Greek myth this was the name of a nymph and follower of Artemis, the virgin huntress... [more]
Syrphax m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun σύρφαξ (syrphax) meaning "rabble, riffraff". This was the name of a Greek tyrant of Ephesus, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Tabliope f Literature, Greek Mythology
A made-up name of a 'Muse' that is a comic invention of Palladas, a late Greek poet and epigrammatist, appearing in his epigram found in book 11 (Humorous and convivial - Scoptic - Σκωπτικά) of Anthologia Palatina... [more]
Talaus m Greek Mythology
Means "steadfast, enduring" or "unhappy", derived from Greek τλήμων (tlemon) meaning "patient, steadfast; wretched, miserable". In Greek mythology, Talaus was the king of Argos and one of the Argonauts.
Talos m Greek Mythology
In Greek Mythology Talos was a bronze winged automaton given to Europa for protection in Crete from pirates and invaders.
Tanagra f Greek Mythology
The name of a daughter of Asopos and a naiad of the spring, well or fountain of the town of Tanagra in Boioti. Her name is taken from that place.
Tantalos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Ancient Greek ταλάντατος (talántatos) "one who has to bear much", itself derived from τάλας (tálas) "wretched, miserable".
Tantalus m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology he was a hero, most famous for his eternal punishment in Tartarus. He was made to stand in a pool of water beneath a fruit tree with low branches, with the fruit ever eluding his grasp, and the water always receding before he could take a drink... [more]
Tartarus m Greek Mythology
Tartarus was the Greek Primordial god that ruled over the abyss, the deepest and darkest pit in the Underworld.
Taulas m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Precise meaning unknown. In Greek mythology, Taulas was one of the six sons of Illyrios.
Taurosthenes m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ταῦρος (tauros) meaning "bull" combined with Greek σθενος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength". This name was borne by a Greek tyrant from the 4th century BC, who ruled over Chalcis together with his brother Kallias (usually known as Callias, which is the latinized form of his name).
Teba f Greek Mythology
Serbian and Croatian form of Thebe.
Technandros m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek τέχνη (techne) or (tekhne) "art, skill, craft" combined with Greek ανδρος (andros) "of a man".
Teiresias m Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek τεῖρος (teiros) "constellations, heavenly signs" and εἴδω (eidô) "to see". This was the name of a blind seer who appears in many Greek myths. Due to objecting the goddess Hera in a debate with her husband Zeus, he lost his eyesight, but was given the ability to see into the future by Zeus... [more]
Teisander m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Teisandros. Or, in other words, this name is a variant form of Tisander.
Telecleia f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Semi-latinized form of Greek Τηλέκλεια (Telekleia), the feminine form of Telekles. This was the name of a Trojan princess in Greek mythology.
Telecles m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Telekles. This name was borne by two eponymous archons of Athens, the earliest of which lived in the 6th century BC.
Telegone f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek τῆλε (tele) meaning "far, from afar, far off" and γονη (gone) "birth, offspring".
Telegonus m Greek Mythology
The name of three men in Greek mythology, meaning "born afar".
Telekleides m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Telekles" in Greek, derived from the name Telekles combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Telekles m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is probably derived from Greek τῆλε (tele) meaning "far, from afar, far off". However, it is also possible that it is derived from Greek τέλος (telos), which can mean "purpose, goal, aim" as well as "fulfillment, completion"... [more]
Teleon m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek τελέω (teléō) meaning "to bring about, complete, fulfill".
Telephassa f Greek Mythology
An ancient Greek epithet for the moon, meaning "far-shining".
Telephus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Means "far-shining", derived from Greek τῆλε (tele) meaning "afar, far off" and φάος (pháos) meaning "light".
Telesandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is probably derived from Greek τέλος (telos), which can mean "purpose, goal, aim" as well as "fulfillment, completion". However, it is also possible that it is derived from Greek τῆλε (tele) "far, from afar, far off"... [more]
Telesilla f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek τέλος (telos) meaning "purpose, result, completion", or the noun τέλεσις (telesis) "event, fulfillment". Telesilla (fl... [more]
Telestes m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun τελεστής (telestes) meaning "(religious) initiator" as well as "priest" and "initiated person".... [more]
Telesto f Greek Mythology
An Oceanid, one of the daughters of Oceanus and Tethys. A moon of saturn was named after her.
Telete f Greek Mythology
Means "ritual, initiation rite, consecration" or "festival (at which rites are held)", ultimately derived from Greek τέλος (telos) meaning "purpose, result, completion"... [more]
Telethusa f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Τελέθουσα (Telethousa), which is possibly derived from Greek τελέθω (telethô) meaning "to come into being". This name belonged to the mother of Iphis in Greek mythology.
Teleus m Greek Mythology
The meaning of this name is not entirely certain. It may have been derived from Greek τέλειος (teleios) meaning "perfect", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb τελειόω (teleioo) meaning "to make perfect, to complete"... [more]
Teleutas m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek τελευτάω (teleutao) meaning "to bring to pass, to accomplish" or "to end, finish; to die".
Teleutias m Ancient Greek
Derived from τελευτή (teleutḗ) meaning "completion".
Temenus m Greek Mythology
The name of several figures in Greek mythology, meaning "sacred enclosure".
Tenages m Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Ancient Greek τέναγος (ténagos) meaning "shoal water, shallows, lagoon".
Tenerus m Greek Mythology
Etymology unknown. This was the name of a Theban hero and prophet in Greek mythology, a son of Apollo and Melia.