Mantis

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Mantis has a few different meanings, depending on the context. Its most common meaning is "prophetic," but it can also be interpreted as "wise" or "cunning." In some cultures, the name Mantis is associated with spiritual power and represents a strong connection with the divine.
Pronunciation
MAN-tiss or MAN-tees
man-TIS
Popularity
Mantis is not a particularly popular name, and it is rarely in the top 1000 names for boys or girls. However, it has a small but dedicated following among parents who are looking for unique and meaningful names for their children.

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Cartoon of Mantis

Mantis Name meanings & History

The name Mantis is of Greek origin. It comes from the Greek word "mantikos," which means "prophetic" or "seer.". The name Mantis has a few different meanings, depending on the context. Its most common meaning is "prophetic," but it can also be interpreted as "wise" or "cunning." In some cultures, the name Mantis is associated with spiritual power and represents a strong connection with the divine. From Greek mántis, meaning "soothsayer" or "prophet". This is also the name of and order of large insects that catch their prey using their powerful forelegs. Two fictional bearers of this name is Mantis, a supervillain in Jack Kirby's "Fourth World", and Mantis, a superheroine and member of The Avengers. The name Mantis can be used for both boys and girls, although historically it has been more common for boys. It is most often used in Western cultures, particularly in North America and Europe.

Zodiac Sign of Mantis: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Mantis:

M: Memory,Memorabilia,Maternal,Mother,Mushy,Manipulative,Mommy

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

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

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

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

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

Mantis is:

  • a Common name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Unintellectual name

2.) Mantis (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: "Prophet" or "diviner"

Pronunciation: MAN-tis
man-TIS


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Cartoon of Mantis

Description: "Prophet" or "diviner". From Greek mántis, meaning "soothsayer" or "prophet". This is also the name of and order of large insects that catch their prey using their powerful forelegs. Two fictional bearers of this name is Mantis, a supervillain in Jack Kirby's "Fourth World", and Mantis, a superheroine and member of The Avengers. The name Mantis can be used for both boys and girls, and is popular with parents seeking a name with a strong, mystical meaning.

3.) Mantis (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: In Greek mythology, Mantis was the son of Erichthonius, and was known as a wise seer and prophet. The name Mantis itself means "prophet" or "diviner" in Greek.

Pronunciation: MAN-tis
man-TIS


cartoon of the name Mantis
Cartoon of Mantis

Description: In Greek mythology, Mantis was the son of Erichthonius, and was known as a wise seer and prophet. The name Mantis itself means "prophet" or "diviner" in Greek. From Greek mántis, meaning "soothsayer" or "prophet". This is also the name of and order of large insects that catch their prey using their powerful forelegs. Two fictional bearers of this name is Mantis, a supervillain in Jack Kirby's "Fourth World", and Mantis, a superheroine and member of The Avengers. Mantis is a unique and uncommon name that is likely to be used by families who are specifically drawn to the Greek mythology and the meaning behind the name.