Pausanias
Παυσανίας(Ancient Greek)
Pausanias Name meanings & History
The name Pausanias is derived from the Greek words 'paus' meaning 'to rest' and 'anias' meaning 'a man'. Thus, the name Pausanias means 'a man who rests'. Derived from the Greek noun παῦσις (pausis) meaning "stopping, ceasing" combined with the Greek noun ἀνία (ania) meaning "grief, sorrow, distress, trouble".Notable bearers of this name include king Pausanias of Macedon (4th century BC) and king Pausanias of Sparta (5th century BC). The name Pausanias can be used as a unique name for baby boys born to parents who are interested in ancient Greek culture and history.
Zodiac Sign of Pausanias: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra
Synonyms of Pausanias:
P: Partnership,Passive,Pensive,Political,Particular
A: Angry,Aggressive,Action,Argumentative,Ambitious,Assertive
U: Universality,Understanding,Unity,Undermining,Utopia
S: Security,Sex,Status,Sensuality,Success,Social Standing,Solidity
N: Nervous,Neurosis,Nice,Neat,Nitpicking,Nagging,Nutrition
I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence
Pausanias is:- a Comedic name
- a Delicate name
- a Formal name
Famous People
The most famous person with the name Pausanias was the ancient Greek traveler and geographer, who wrote the book 'Description of Greece'.