Proxenus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Proxenus is derived from the Greek words "pro" meaning "in front of" and "xénos" meaning "foreigner" or "guest." Thus, the name Proxenus means "leader of foreigners" or "protector of guests."
Popularity
The name Proxenus is extremely rare and is not ranked in any popular baby name charts.

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Proxenus Name meanings & History

The name Proxenus is derived from the Greek words "pro" meaning "in front of" and "xénos" meaning "foreigner" or "guest." Thus, the name Proxenus means "leader of foreigners" or "protector of guests.". Latinized form of Proxenos. A known bearer of this name was Proxenus of Atarneus (4th century BC), the guardian and brother-in-law of Aristotle. The name Proxenus is not commonly used as a first name today. It may be a good choice for parents who are looking for a unique and meaningful name with ancient Greek roots.

Zodiac Sign of Proxenus: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Proxenus:

P: Pensive,Political,Passive,Particular,Partnership

R: Reason,Resourceful,Restless,Rational

O: Obsolete,Organized,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obstinate

X: Extravagant,Extreme,Exaggeration,Excitement,Exhaustive,Extensive,X marks' the spot

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

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

U: Understanding,Unity,Utopia,Universality,Undermining

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

Proxenus is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name