Troezen

Troezen Name meanings & History

The name Troezen has its roots in Greek mythology, as it is the name of a city in Greece. It is also the birthplace of Theseus, a legendary hero in Greek mythology. The meaning of Troezen is unclear, but it is believed to have been derived from the Greek word "trooessa", which means "to graze". Latinized form of Greek Τροιζήν (Troizen), which may possibly have been derived from Greek Τροία (Troia), the original Greek name for the city of Troy. Troezen might then roughly mean "of Troy". Also, the meaning of the city's name is uncertain. Troy was named for its mythical founder Tros, a Phrygian king - but the etymology of his name is obscure. In Greek mythology, Troezen was one of the children of Pelops and Hippodamia. The Greek city of Troezen was named after him. Troezen is a name that is rarely used, and it is mostly used as a first name for boys. It is more common for parents who are interested in Greek mythology and history to use this name for their child.