Alkeste

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Alkeste means "strong-willed" or "victorious".
Pronunciation
Al-KEES-tee
The pronunciation of Alkeste is al-KE-stay.
Popularity
The popularity of Alkeste is unknown, as it is not a commonly used name in many countries.

cartoon of the name Alkeste
Cartoon of Alkeste

Alkeste Name meanings & History

The name Alkeste has its origins in Greek mythology. Alkeste was a daughter of King Pelias and was known for her beauty and kindness. The name Alkeste means "strong-willed" or "victorious". A name inspired by Alcestis, though it probably had more influence from the Greek version Greek Ἄλκηστις (Alkestis), meaning "defense, defensive strength, valour". It was chosen by Adelinde Weiss, wife of the astronomer Edmund Weiss, for the name of an asteroid discovered by C.H.F. Peters. The name Alkeste is most commonly used in Greece.

Zodiac Sign of Alkeste: Action Aries

Synonyms of Alkeste:

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

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

K: Kundalini,Karma,Karate,Kind

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

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

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

Alkeste is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Urban name

Related Names to Alkeste

Similar names to Alkeste include Alcestis, Alcyone, and Althea.