Aristarchus Name meanings & History

"best commander"; "best ruler". From the Greek name Ἀρίσταρχος (Aristarchos), derived from ἄριστος (aristos) meaning "best" and ἀρχός (archos) meaning "master". This name was borne by Aristarchus of Samos, a 3rd-century BC Greek astronomer and mathematician. Aristarchus is a rare and unique name that is not commonly used in modern times. It may be a good choice for parents who want a name with historical significance and a strong meaning.

Zodiac Sign of Aristarchus: Action Aries

Synonyms of Aristarchus:

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

R: Restless,Reason,Rational,Resourceful

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

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

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

C: Choice,Candid,Clever,Cute,Copycat,Chatty,Curious

H: Haggle,Heart's Desire,Hyper,Hope,Hobnobbing

U: Unity,Undermining,Understanding,Utopia,Universality

Aristarchus is:

• a Comedic name
• a Refined name
• a Serious name

Famous People

The most famous Aristarchus was an ancient Greek astronomer who proposed that the Earth revolves around the sun. There are also several saints named Aristarchus in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Related Names to Aristarchus

Aristarkh (Russian), Aristarch (German)

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