Megasthenes Name meanings & History

The name Megasthenes comes from the Greek roots "megas" meaning great, and "sthenos" meaning strength. Therefore, the name can be translated as "great strength". Means "great strength", derived from Greek μέγας (megas) "great, large, huge" combined with Greek σθενος (sthenos) "vigour, strength." This name was borne by a Greek ethnographer and explorer from the 3rd century BC. Megasthenes is a unique name that is rarely used in modern times. However, it could be a fitting name for a child who is expected to possess great strength and courage.

Zodiac Sign of Megasthenes: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Megasthenes:

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

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

G: Goof-off,Genuine,Go-getter,Gregarious

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

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

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

H: Haggle,Hobnobbing,Hyper,Heart's Desire,Hope

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

Megasthenes is:

• a Rough name
• a Upper Class name
• a Urban name

Famous People

The only well-known person with the name Megasthenes is the ancient Greek historian and ambassador to the Mauryan Empire.