Aglaurus

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Aglaurus is derived from the Greek word "aglaos" which means "bright" or "splendid". In Greek mythology, Aglaurus was a daughter of Cercyon, King of Eleusis, and was transformed into a stone by Athena for betraying her trust.
Popularity
Aglaurus is an extremely rare name, and is not featured among the top 1000 baby names in any country or region.

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Aglaurus Name meanings & History

The name Aglaurus is derived from the Greek word "aglaos" which means "bright" or "splendid". In Greek mythology, Aglaurus was a daughter of Cercyon, King of Eleusis, and was transformed into a stone by Athena for betraying her trust. Possibly derived from the Ancient Greek Agraulos "countryside flute".One of the three daughters of Cecrops, the first king of Athens. With her sisters Pandrosos and Herse, the three of them together are often referred to collectively as the Kekropidai after their father. Aglaurus is typically used as a first name for girls, and is a good choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their daughter. It can also be used as a middle name to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall name.

Zodiac Sign of Aglaurus: Action Aries

Synonyms of Aglaurus:

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

G: Go-getter,Gregarious,Genuine,Goof-off

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

U: Undermining,Unity,Universality,Understanding,Utopia

R: Restless,Rational,Resourceful,Reason

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

Aglaurus is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Refined name
  • a Urban name

Related Names to Aglaurus

Similar names related to Aglaurus include Aglaia, Agatha, Aelia, and Alegria.