Some sources state that the name predates Christianity and comes from an Ancient Greek word hrio meaning to anoint which then became the name associated with Jesus of Nazareth.

Ancient greek names and their meanings. Well into the 9th century they were rare. Demophon Δημοφῶν m Ancient Greek Greek Mythology. The English word atlas means a book of maps and it comes directly from a Greek myth.

Greek form of Egyptian Anpu name of a jackal-headed god of the underworld meaning royal child APHRODISIOS. In Greek this name means moonlight. They were identified by their unique first name and the ethnicity or city they came from along with the patronymic name of their father.

This was the name of a Greek philosopher the creator of the atomic theory. Médousa Medusa To plan or contrive. Here are some well-known classical Greek names along with their meanings.

The Greek god of wealth. Greek Baby Names Greek names are not only the names used in Greece and by Greeks all over the world but also by many other people of different countries languages cultures and origins as Greek names have spread globally during time as a result of the inspiration of the Ancient Greek culture mythology literature and arts regarding the Ancient Greek origin names but also as a result of the spread of Christianity and the Old and New Testament regarding the modern Greek origin names. 100 Common Greek Last Names and Their Meanings.

Christos is one of the most common Greek names for boys in Greece and there is a direct connection between the name and the Messiah Jesus Christ. Hereditary family names or surnames began to be used by elites in the Byzantine period. Here is a list of ancient greek names you can use for your own child someday.

76 rows 73 Ancient Greek Baby Girl Names With Meanings. Aristotélēs Aristotle The best of all. The stories of their battles bickering and sexual conquests have indelibly influenced the course of Western language and narrative.