Dioscorides

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Dioscorides is derived from the Greek name "Διοσκουρίδης" (Dioskouridēs), which means "descendant of Dioskouros", referring to the Greek god Dioscuri.

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Dioscorides Name meanings & History

Dioscorides is derived from the Greek name "Διοσκουρίδης" (Dioskouridēs), which means "descendant of Dioskouros", referring to the Greek god Dioscuri. Latinized form of Dioskorides. This was the name of a Stoic philosopher from the 3rd century BC. Dioscorides is mostly used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Dioscorides: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Dioscorides:

D: Daddy,Domestic,Demanding,Doting,Dutiful,Determined

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

O: Obsessive,Organized,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obstinate

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

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

R: Reason,Rational,Restless,Resourceful

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

Dioscorides is:

  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

The most famous person with the name Dioscorides is undoubtedly the ancient Greek physician, pharmacologist, and botanist, who is considered the father of pharmacology.

2.) Dioscorides (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) relative of Dioscoro.


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