Adrastus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Adrastus means "not inclined to run away" or "one who stands his ground". In Greek mythology, Adrastus was a king of Argos who led the Seven Against Thebes.
Scripts(How to write)
Ἄδραστος
Ἄδραστος(Ancient Greek)

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Adrastus Name meanings & History

The name Adrastus means "not inclined to run away" or "one who stands his ground". In Greek mythology, Adrastus was a king of Argos who led the Seven Against Thebes. Latinized form of Adrastos. Traditionally translated as "nonparticipant" or "uncooperative." The king of Argos. He married his daughters to Tydeus and Polynices, both chased out of Thebes. To return his sons-in-law to their homeland, he mounted an expedition, known as the Seven Against Thebes. On this expedition, all the leaders except Adrastus fell. Adrastus died later from grief over the death of his son Aegealeus and was venerated as a half-god in various Greek cities, among which Sicyon. Adrastus is a rare name that is not very common among modern parents. However, it still maintains its allure due to its strong meaning and history in Greek mythology.

Zodiac Sign of Adrastus: Action Aries

Synonyms of Adrastus:

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

D: Determined,Dutiful,Demanding,Doting,Domestic,Daddy

R: Resourceful,Rational,Restless,Reason

S: Sex,Security,Solidity,Sensuality,Status,Success,Social Standing

T: Talkative,Tacky,Truth,Doubting Thomas,Testy,Touchy,Tireless

U: Understanding,Universality,Undermining,Unity,Utopia

Adrastus is:

  • a Nerdy name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Urban name

Related Names to Adrastus

Adrastos, Adrastas, Adrastea, Adrasteia