Achille

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Achille (also spelled Achilles) is derived from the Greek name Αχιλλευς (Achilleus) and means "pain" or "grief". In Greek mythology, Achille was a hero in the Trojan War who died by an arrow to his heel. Hence the term "Achilles' heel" to represent a person's weakness or vulnerable spot.
Pronunciation
A-SHEEL(French)
a-KEEL-leh(Italian)
ah-KEEL
Popularity
The name Achille is currently not ranked among the top baby names in any country or region.

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Achille Name meanings & History

The name Achille (also spelled Achilles) is derived from the Greek name Αχιλλευς (Achilleus) and means "pain" or "grief". In Greek mythology, Achille was a hero in the Trojan War who died by an arrow to his heel. Hence the term "Achilles' heel" to represent a person's weakness or vulnerable spot. French and Italian form of Achilles. Achille is a rarely used name and may be considered more suitable for parents who want to give their son a unique name with a strong meaning and connection to history and mythology.

Zodiac Sign of Achille: Action Aries

Synonyms of Achille:

A: Angry,Ambitious,Argumentative,Action,Assertive,Aggressive

C: Copycat,Clever,Cute,Candid,Choice,Curious,Chatty

H: Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing,Hope,Hyper,Haggle

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

L: Languid,Lovely,Liaison,Luscious,Lazy,Legal,Lover

E: Entertain,Expressive,Environment,Enlighten,Enliven,Exaggerate

Achille is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Achille include Achille Togliani (Italian singer and actor) and Achille Stocchi (Italian politician).

2.) ACHILLE (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: From the Latin Achilles, a derivative of the Greek Achilleus, an ancient name of unknown etymology. The name was borne in Greek mythology by a leader of the Greek Army in the Trojan War. He was killed by Paris with an arrow that struck his heel, his only vulnerable spot. (AH-SHEEL)


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