List of Greek Baby Names Meanings Starting with A

Archelaus

(ahr-kee-LAY-əs)

The name Archelaus is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Archelaus is: ruler of the people. Archelaus was one of the sons of King Herod the Great, mentioned in the New Testament. Became popular again in the 19th century.

Meaning: Prince of the people Origin: Greek

Archimedes

(ahr-kee-MEED-ees)

Derived from the Greek elements αρχος (archos) "master" and μηδομαι (medomai) "to think, to plan". This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek mathematician, astronomer and inventor.

Meaning: Think first Origin: Greek

Ares

(AR-eez)

Perhaps from either Greek αρη (are) "bane, ruin" or αρσην (arsen) "male". Ares was the blood-thirsty god of war in Greek mythology, a son of Zeus and Hera.

Meaning: Battle or strife Origin: Greek

Aretha

(ə-REETH-ə)

Aretha is a feminine given name, derived from the Greek arete. Notable people with the name include: Aretha Franklin (born 1942), American musician and singer-songwriter.

Meaning: Morality, virtue Origin: Greek

Argos

(AHR-gohs)

'Argos' is a Greek classical name. The commonest meanings are those of Ulysses' dog waiting for his master's return to Ithaca, and of the ancient and contemporary city of Argos. There are a few other meanings all related to ancient Greece: 1. "Argos", Ulysses' faithful dog.

Meaning: Alert, vigilant Origin: Greek

Argus

(AHR-goos)

The name Argus is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Argus is: Bright; all seeing.

Meaning: Alert, vigilant Origin: Greek

Ariadne

(ar-ee-AD-nee)

The name Ariadne is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Ariadne is: Chaste, very holy. Ariadne was Greek mythological daughter of King Minos of Crete who aided Theseus to escape from the Cretan labyrinth after killing the Minotaur.

Meaning: The holiest one Origin: Greek

Aries

(AR-eez)

Greek Meaning: The name Aries is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Aries is: The ram.

Meaning: Battle or strife Origin: Greek

Aristide

(ah-ree-STEE-de)

Aristides is a Greek name deriving from the Greek words "Aristos", meaning "Best" and "Eidos" meaning "Species". So the meaning of the name is "The best (person) human kind has to offer". Famous real-life people named Aristides: | Edit. Aristides was an ancient Athenian statesman.

Meaning: Finest Origin: French, Greek, Italian

Aristides

(ah-rees-TEE-des)

Aristides is a Greek name deriving from the Greek words "Aristos", meaning "Best" and "Eidos" meaning "Species". So the meaning of the name is "The best (person) human kind has to offer". Famous real-life people named Aristides: | Edit. Aristides was an ancient Athenian statesman.

Meaning: Finest, best form Origin: Greek