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Arista

Arista is a Greek name meaning: “harvest”.

Ariston

Ariston Meaning and Origin The name Ariston is a boy’s name meaning “best” and is of Greek origin. Derived from the Greek word 'aristos', which means "excellent" or "best". In Greek mythology, Ariston was the name of a number of figures, including a son of Apollo and...

Artemas

Boy. Greek “gift of Artemas”

Artemisia

Artemisia (AAR-TUH-MEE-ZHUH) is a Greek girl’s name meaning: “gift of Artemis”.

Asia

Asia is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “resurrection.” 

Aster

Aster Meaning and Origin The unisex name Aster means "star" and is of Greek origin. In Greek mythology, the aster flower was created from the tears of the goddess Astraea, who wept when she saw that there were no stars left in the sky. The aster is also a symbol of...

Asterope

Asterope is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “starry-faced.”

Astra

(Greek, Latin) star.

Astraea

Astraea Meaning and Origin Astraea is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "of the stars, heavens". The name is derived from the ancient Greek word "Astraios", which means "star-maiden" or "starry night." In Greek mythology, Astraea was the goddess of justice,...

Astraeus

Astraeus is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “star.”

Astro

Astro Meaning and Origin Astro is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "of the stars." In mythology, the god of the stars was named Astraeus. Therefore, Astro could be seen as a modern variation of Astraeus or other names related to stars. Another possible origin of...

Athan

Athan Meaning and Origin The name Athan is a boy's name meaning "immortal" and is of Greek origin. The name Athan is of Greek origin and is a variant of the name "Athanasios," which comes from the Greek word "athanatos," meaning "immortal" or "eternal." While not...

Athena

Athena Meaning and Origin Athena is a girl’s name meaning “wisdom and warfare” and is of Greek origin. Athena is a female given name of Greek origin. In Greek mythology, Athena was the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law, strategic warfare,...

Athene

Athene Meaning and Origin The name Athene is derived from the ancient Greek goddess Athena. In Greek mythology, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law, justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and...

Atlas

The boy’s name Atlas is a Greek name meaning: “titan, to carry”.

Attica

Attica (AT-I-KUH) is a Greek girl’s name meaning: “from Attica”.

Atticus

Atticus Meaning and Origin Atticus is a boy's name of Greek, Latin origin meaning "from Attica". The name Atticus is of Latin origin, derived from the ancient Roman name "Atticus," which itself was a Romanized version of the Greek name "Attikos." The name is...

Augusta

Augusta Meaning and Origin Augusta is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "great, magnificent". The name Augusta is of Latin origin and is derived from the word "augustus," which means "majestic," "venerable," or "great." It is often associated with qualities of...

Auriga

Auriga is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “charioteer, or wagoner.” 

Avra

Avra Meaning and Origin Avra is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning “aura or breeze.” It is derived from the Greek word "avros" (αύρος) meaning "wind." n Hebrew, "Avra" can be a variant of the name "Avrah," which means "to cross over" or "to pass through." It is...

Axelia

Axelia Meaning and Origin Axelia is a girl's name of Scandinavian, Hebrew, and Greek origin meaning "my father is my peace." The feminine version of Axel. A relatively rare given name that has its roots in Greek mythology. The name is derived from the Greek word...

Azalea

The girl’s name Azalea is a modern coinage for a name of a flowering shrub, named after the feminine form of Greek azaleos, meaning: ”dry”.

Azalia

Azalia Meaning and Origin Azalia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "dry". Alternatively, the name Azalia is a feminine name with Hebrew origins. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Azaliah" (עֲזַלְיָה), which means "God has spared" or "God has reserved." In the...

Bastian 

Bastian is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “man of Sebastia.”

Berenice

Berenice Meaning and Origin Berenice is a girl’s name meaning “victory bringer” and is of Greek origin. From Greek name Berenike, of the royal house of Macedon. It is most likely a Macedonian dialect form of Pherenike, meaning victory bringer. Historically, the name...

Beronia

(Italian, Greek) bringer of joy.

Beryl

Girl. Greek, gemstone name

Briseis

Briseis Meaning and Origin Briseis is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning “daughter of Bris.” Briseis is a significant character in Greek legends; during the Trojan War, she was captured by Achilles, who fell in love with her. This name is perfect for parents who...

Bronte

Bronte Meaning and Origin The name Bronte is a girl's name meaning "thunder" and is of Greek origin. The name is derived from the Greek word "bronte," which means "thunder." Bronte is also the name of a village in Sicily, Italy, which is located on the slopes of Mount...

Bryony

(Greek) flower name.

Calais

Calais Meaning and Origin Calais is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "changing color, winged". The name Calais has multiple origins and meanings. One common origin is from Greek mythology. Calais (pronounced "KAH-lay-is") was the name of one of the Boreads, sons...

Calandra

Calandra Meaning and Origin Calandra is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning “lark, beautiful woman.” Calandra is a feminine given name of Italian origin. It is derived from the Greek word "kalos," which means "beautiful," and the Latin word "andra," which means...

Calidore

Calidore Meaning and Origin Calidore is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "beautiful gift." The name Calidore may also be derived from the Latin word "calidus," which means "hot" or "ardent." It is also possible that the name is a variant of the name "Caledor,"...

Calista

(Latin, Greek) Fairest, most beautiful.

Calix

Calix is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning: “handsome”. Calix is also a Latin word meaning “chalice’.

Calixta

Calixta Meaning and Origin Calixta is a girl's name meaning "most beautiful" and is of Greek origin. It is also a female given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word "calix," which means "chalice" or "cup." In Catholic tradition, the chalice is used...

Calla

Calla is a Greek girl’s name meaning: “beauty”.

Callia

Callia Meaning and Origin Callia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "beautiful voice". A variant of Calliope. The name Callia has Greek origins and is derived from the Greek word "kallistos," meaning "most beautiful" or "very beautiful." It is a feminine name...

Callidora

Callidora Meaning and Origin Callidora is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "gift of beauty". Callidora is a female given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek elements "kallos," which means "beauty," and "doron," which means "gift." Therefore,...

Callie

Callie is a Greek name meaning: “beautiful”.

Calliope

Calliope is a Greek name meaning: “beautiful voice”.

Calypso

Calypso Meaning and Origin Calypso is a girl's name meaning "conceal" and is of Greek origin. The name Calypso has origins in Greek mythology. In the Greek language, "Kalypso" means "to cover" or "to hide." In mythology, Calypso was a nymph, the daughter of the Titan...

Cassander

Cassander Meaning and Origin Cassander is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "shining or excelling man." Cassander is a masculine name of Greek origin. Its etymology can be traced back to the ancient Greek name Kassandros, which is believed to be a combination of...

Cassandra

Cassandra is a Greek name meaning: “prophetess”.

Cassia

Cassia is a Greek girls name meaning: “cinnamon”.

Cassie

Cassie is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “prophetess.” 

Cassiopeia

Cassiopeia (KAS-EE-UH-PEE-UH) is a Greek girl’s name possibly meaning: “cassia juice”.

Castor

Castor Meaning and Origin The name Castor is a boy's name meaning "he who excels" and is of Greek origin. In Greek mythology, Castor is one of the twin brothers, the Dioscuri, born to Leda and fathered by both Zeus and Tyndareus. Castor is said to have been a skilled...

Catherine

Catherine Meaning and Origin Catherine is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "pure". Catherine is a female given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek name Aikaterinē, which has uncertain etymology, but it is believed to have originated from the Greek...

Cepheus

Cepheus Meaning and Origin Cepheus is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "father of Andromeda." The name Cepheus is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "kepheus," which means "one who rules" or "king." In Greek mythology, Cepheus was a king of...

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