Epameinondas
Ἐπαμεινώνδας(Greek)
Epameinondas Name meanings & History
Epameinondas comes from the Greek words "epi" meaning 'above' and "menein" meaning 'to persist'. Therefore, the name Epameinondas may be interpreted as 'one who persists above others'. Derived in part from Greek επι (epi) "on, upon, towards" and ἀμείνων (ameinôn) "better". This was the name of a 4th-century BC Theban statesman and general. Epameinondas is typically used in the Greek Orthodox community, as well as in the Hellenic diaspora.
Zodiac Sign of Epameinondas: Expressive Gemini
Synonyms of Epameinondas:
E: Expressive,Environment,Entertain,Exaggerate,Enliven,Enlighten
P: Political,Pensive,Partnership,Passive,Particular
A: Argumentative,Aggressive,Assertive,Action,Ambitious,Angry
M: Mushy,Mommy,Manipulative,Mother,Memorabilia,Memory,Maternal
I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved
N: Neat,Neurosis,Nervous,Nutrition,Nagging,Nitpicking,Nice
O: Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized,Obstinate,Obsessive
D: Domestic,Determined,Demanding,Daddy,Dutiful,Doting
S: Sensuality,Social Standing,Security,Sex,Solidity,Status,Success
Epameinondas is:- a Devious name
- a Formal name
- a Unintellectual name
Famous People
The most famous bearer of this name is undoubtedly the ancient Theban general Epameinondas, celebrated for his victory over Sparta in the 4th century BC. There are occasional contemporary Greek figures with this name, but since the name is so rare, it's difficult to find notable individuals with this name
Related Names to Epameinondas
Nicknames for Epameinondas include Nonda and Mino. Similar-sounding ancient Greek names include Euphemia, Euphrasia, and Euphemios.
