Ajax

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Ajax means "eagle" or "the earth" in Greek.
Scripts(How to write)
Αιας (Greek)
Αἴας(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
A-jacks
AY-jaks(English)
Popularity
Ajax is not ranked in the top 1000 baby names in the United States or the United Kingdom. It is, however, more popular in other countries like the Netherlands and Canada.

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Ajax Name meanings & History

Ajax is a name of Greek origin that comes from the Greek mythological hero, Ajax the Great. Ajax was one of the most skilled warriors in the Trojan War. Ajax means "eagle" or "the earth" in Greek. From the Greek name Αἴας (Aias), perhaps deriving from Greek αἰαστής (aiastes) meaning "mourner" or αἶα (aia) meaning "earth, land". In Greek mythology this was the name of two of the heroes who fought for the Greeks in the Trojan War, the son of Telamon and the son of Oileus. When the armour of the slain hero Achilles was not given to Ajax Telamonian, he became mad with jealousy and killed himself. Ajax is a name that can be used for boys. It is a unique and powerful name that is perfect for parents looking for a strong name for their son.

Zodiac Sign of Ajax: Action Aries

Synonyms of Ajax:

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

J: Joy,Judicial,Justice,Jester,Journey,Journal

X: Excitement,Extravagant,Extensive,Exaggeration,Exhaustive,X marks' the spot,Extreme

Ajax is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Devious name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Ajax is a popular name in sports. Some famous people with the name Ajax include Ajax Cape Town (South African football club), Ajax Amsterdam (Dutch football club), and Ajax the Great (Greek mythological figure).

2.) AJAX (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Derived from the Greek Aias (alas). The name is borne in Greek mythology by two Greeks renowned for their valor and prowess. Ajax Telamon was a strong and brave warrior who led the Greeks in the Trojan War after Achilles withdrew. After Achilles returned, was killed, and his armor given to Odysseus, Ajax slew himself in a fit of jealousy. Ajax the Lesser, one of the swiftest runners in the Greek Army, was shipwrecked because he saved Cassandra from the altar of Athena. (A-JAX)


3.) Ajax (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Name of Greek hero

Other Forms: Ajaks


4.) Ajax (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) daring

Other Forms: Ajacks


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