Capaneus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Capaneus is derived from the Greek word 'kapaneus' which means 'arrogant'. In Greek mythology, Capaneus was one of the Seven Against Thebes who was famous for boasting that even Zeus could not stop him from conquering the city of Thebes.
Popularity
Capaneus is not a popular name in the world.

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Cartoon of Capaneus

Capaneus Name meanings & History

The name Capaneus is derived from the Greek word 'kapaneus' which means 'arrogant'. In Greek mythology, Capaneus was one of the Seven Against Thebes who was famous for boasting that even Zeus could not stop him from conquering the city of Thebes. Latinized form of Greek Καπανεύς (Kapaneus), which is possibly derived from Greek καπάνη (kapanē) meaning "chariot". It could also have been derived from Greek κάπη (kapē) meaning "crib, manger" or even from Greek κᾶπος (kapos), which can mean "plot of land, garden" as well as "breath". In Greek mythology, Capaneus was the son of Hipponous and husband of Evadne. Capaneus is a rare name, and is generally not used very often for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Capaneus: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Capaneus:

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

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

P: Passive,Pensive,Political,Particular,Partnership

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

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

U: Unity,Utopia,Undermining,Understanding,Universality

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

Capaneus is:

  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Wholesome name

Related Names to Capaneus

Similar Greek mythology names include Achilles, Hector, Jason, and Odysseus.