Aristides

Gender Masculine
Usage Ancient Greek (Latinized), Portuguese
Scripts Ἀριστείδης(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. a-rees-TEE-dehs(Latin) ar-is-TIE-deez(English) u-reesh-TEE-dish(European Portuguese) u-reesh-CHEE-jeesh(Brazilian Portuguese)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From the Greek name Ἀριστείδης (Aristeides), derived from ἄριστος (aristos) meaning "best" and the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides). This name was borne by the 5th-century BC Athenian statesman Aristides the Just, who was renowned for his integrity. It was also the name of a 2nd-century saint.

Related Names

VariantAristeides(Ancient Greek)
Other Languages & CulturesAristide(French) Aristeidis, Aristidis(Greek) Arisztid(Hungarian) Aristide(Italian) Arístides(Spanish)
Same SpellingArístides

Popularity

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classic   mature   formal   upper class   natural   wholesome   strong   refined   strange   complex   serious  

Categories

greatness, Orthodox saints, percussionists, saints, the best
Entry updated November 20, 2020