Dioscorus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Gift of Zeus
Popularity
The name Dioscorus is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States or any other country, making it a rare and unique choice for a baby.

cartoon of the name Dioscorus
Cartoon of Dioscorus

Dioscorus Name meanings & History

Gift of Zeus. Latinized form of Dioskoros. Bearers of this name include two Coptic Popes of Alexandria (5th and 6th century AD) and the Egyptian poet Flavius Dioscorus of Aphrodito (6th century AD). Dioscorus is a rarely used name but has a strong history and is suitable for those who want a unique and meaningful name

Zodiac Sign of Dioscorus: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Dioscorus:

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

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

O: Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized,Obstinate,Obsessive

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

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

R: Reason,Restless,Resourceful,Rational

U: Utopia,Unity,Understanding,Undermining,Universality

Dioscorus is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Natural name

Famous People

Dioscorus was the name of several early Christian bishops, including Dioscorus of Alexandria, who played a significant role in the Christological controversies of the 5th century.

Related Names to Dioscorus

Demarcus, Dimitrios, Demetrios, Demetrius, Deacon, Deegan, Demarko, Diego, Dionysios, Dionysus.