List of Greek Baby Names Meanings Starting with A

Annis

(AN-is)

Annis is a name that dates far back into the mists of early British history to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes. It is derived from the personal name Agnes, which itself is derived from the Greek name Hagne, which means pure and holy. The name was also used in the Latin phrase Agnus Dei, which means lamb of God.

Meaning: Sacred, Chaste Origin: Greek

Antero

(AN-te-ro)

Antero [an-tero] as a boys' name is a Greek name, and the meaning of Antero is "man, warrior". Antero is a version of Andrew (Greek).

Meaning: Virile, Manly Origin: Finnish, Greek

Anthea

(AN-thee-uh)

The name Anthea is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Anthea is: Flower; Lady of flowers. Flowery. One of the names borne by goddess Hera in Greek mythology, revived by pastoral poets in the 17th century.

Meaning: Blooming flower Origin: Greek

Antigone

(an-TIG-ə-nee)

In Greek mythology, Antigone (/ænˈtɪɡəni/ ann-TIG-ə-nee; Greek: Ἀντιγόνη) is the daughter of Oedipus and his mother Jocasta. The meaning of the name is, as in the case of the masculine equivalent Antigonus, "worthy of one's parents" or "in place of one's parents".

Meaning: Against being mother Origin: Greek

Antreas

(ahn-TREE-əs)

The meaning of the name “Antreas” is: “Man, warrior”. Categories: Armenian Names. Used in: Armenian speaking countries. Gender: Boy Names. Origins: Greek.

Meaning: Warrior Origin: Greek

Apollo

(ə-PAW-lo)

The Greeks later associated Apollo's name with the Greek verb απολλυμι (apollymi) meaning "to destroy". In Greek mythology Apollo was the son of Zeus and Leto and the twin of Artemis. He was the god of prophecy, medicine, music, art, law, beauty, and wisdom. Later he also became the god of the sun and light.

Meaning: Virile, Manly Origin: Greek

Apolonio

(ah-paw-LAW-nee-yo)

Apolonio Name Meaning. Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair).

Meaning: Virile, Manly Origin: Greek, Spanish

Aquarius

(a-KWAIR-ee-əs)

Aquarius is an astrological name. It's Latin for "water bearer." Famous real-life people named Aquarius: | Edit Share what you know! Aquarius in song, story & screen: | Edit. Aquarius is a character from Ancient Roman and Greek mythology.

Meaning: A bearer of water Origin: Greek, Latin

Arachne

(ə-RAK-nee)

Means "spider" in Greek. In Greek myth Arachne was a mortal woman who defeated Athena in a weaving contest. After this Arachne hanged herself, but Athena brought her back to life in the form of a spider.

Meaning: Spider Origin: Greek

Arastoo

(ah-RAHS-taw)

Given Name ARASTOO. GENDER: Masculine. USAGE: Persian. OTHER SCRIPTS: ارسطو (Persian)

Meaning: Knowledgeable, Wise Origin: Greek