Achilles
ah-KIL-eez
Boy · Greek
Meaning: Pain, grief of the people
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Achilleas
Boy · Greek · Long name
- Meaning
- Pain, of the grief, of the warrior
- Pronunciation
- ah-kee-LAY-ahs
- Origin
- Greek
- Popularity
- Common in Greece (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
Modern Greek form of Achilles, from Greek 'achos'.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicMythologicalStrong and bold
Languages in use: Greek
Commonly used in: Greece, Cyprus, United States
Alternate spellings
AchillesGreek / English
Classical form.
Cultural associations
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Achilles
Greatest warrior of the Greeks in the Trojan War, hero of the 'Iliad'.
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Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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