Gender Masculine
Scripts Θρασύβουλος(Ancient Greek)

Meaning & History

From a Greek word meaning "bold in counsel", itself from θρασύς (thrasys) "bold" and βουλή (boule) "counsel, advice". A notable bearer was a 5th-century BC Athenian general who fought to maintain democratic government in the city-state.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesThrasyvoulos(Greek)

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Sources & References

  1. Lexicon of Greek Personal Names, available from https://www.lgpn.ox.ac.uk/publications/.
Entry updated April 23, 2024