Aeneas

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Aeneas means "to praise" or "highly praised". In Greek mythology, Aeneas was the son of the goddess Aphrodite and the mortal Anchises. He was a Trojan hero who fled the burning city of Troy and became the ancestor of the Roman people.
Pronunciation
ay-NEE-us or ee-NEE-us
i-NEE-əs(English)
ie-NEH-as(Latin)
Popularity
Aeneas is not a very common name, and its popularity varies greatly depending on the country. In the United States, it is not ranked within the top 1000 names for boys. However, it is more popular in Europe, particularly in Italy. It is also becoming more popular in Latin America and other parts of the world.

cartoon of the name Aeneas
Cartoon of Aeneas

Aeneas Name meanings & History

Aeneas means "to praise" or "highly praised". In Greek mythology, Aeneas was the son of the goddess Aphrodite and the mortal Anchises. He was a Trojan hero who fled the burning city of Troy and became the ancestor of the Roman people. Latin form of the Greek name Αἰνείας (Aineias), derived from Greek αἴνη (aine) meaning "praise". In Greek legend he was a son of Aphrodite and was one of the chief heroes who defended Troy from the Greeks. The Roman poet Virgil continued his story in the Aeneid, in which Aeneas travels to Italy and founds the Roman state. Aeneas is primarily used as a first name for boys. However, it could also be used as a middle name or a last name.

Zodiac Sign of Aeneas: Action Aries

Synonyms of Aeneas:

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

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

N: Nitpicking,Nervous,Neurosis,Neat,Nagging,Nice,Nutrition

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

Aeneas is:

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

Famous People

The most famous person with the name Aeneas is undoubtedly the legendary hero from Greek mythology. However, there have been several notable people throughout history with the name Aeneas, including Aeneas Mackenzie, a Scottish surveyor and explorer, and Aeneas Coffey, an Irish inventor who created the Coffey Still.

2.) Aeneas (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) praised. (Scottish) a form of Angus. Literature: the Trojan hero of Vergil’s epic poemAeneid. See also Eneas.

Other Forms: Oneas


3.) Aeneas (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) worthy of praise

Other Forms: Aineas, Aineias, Eneas, Eneis


4.) AENEAS (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Derived from the Greek Aineias (to praise), this name is used to Anglicize the names Aengus and Aonghus (one, choice) and Eigneachan (little death). See AENGUS and EIGNEACHAN. Var: Eneas. (EE-NEE-US)


5.) AENEAS (Male)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: Derived from the Greek Aineias, an ancient name derived from the Greek ainein (to praise). The name is borne in Greek and Roman mythology by the hero of Virgil’s epic Aeneid . Aeneas, the Trojan son of Anchises and Venus, wandered for years after escaping from the ruined city of Troy. Var: Enea. (AH-NAY-US)


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