Antinous

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"Like a flower" or "Opponent"
Pronunciation
an-TEE-nus
‘AHN-TEE-NO-UUS‘(Classical Greek)
‘an-TIN-oh-us‘(English)
Popularity
Antinous is not a commonly used name in the world.

cartoon of the name Antinous
Cartoon of Antinous

Antinous Name meanings & History

"Like a flower" or "Opponent". Latinized form of Antinoos. This name was borne by the favourite and lover of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (2nd century AD). Antinous is a rare name and may be seen as a unique and unconventional choice for parents.

Zodiac Sign of Antinous: Action Aries

Synonyms of Antinous:

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

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

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

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

O: Organized,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obstinate

U: Understanding,Unity,Undermining,Universality,Utopia

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

Antinous is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name

Famous People

The most famous Antinous is the one beloved by Emperor Hadrian in ancient Rome.

Related Names to Antinous

Anaxagoras, Alexandros, Aristide, Apollo, Ares