List of Greek Baby Names Meanings Starting with A

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

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