What origin is the name Amphiaraus?

Amphiaraus comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Amphiaraus a popular name?

Amphiaraus is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Amphiaraus?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Amphiaraus — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Amphiaraus

Q: Is Amphiaraus a rare name?

Yes. Amphiaraus does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Amphiaraus

Amphiaraus

Boy

greek

3 syllables

Amphiaraus is a greek boy's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belonged to a seer and hero who was one of the Seven against Thebes.".

With greek roots, Amphiaraus is a boy name that means "In Greek mythology, this name belonged to a seer and hero who was one of the Seven against Thebes.". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

In Greek mythology, this name belonged to a seer and hero who was one of the Seven against Thebes.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Amphiaraus

Very rare in US records

What does Amphiaraus mean?

Amphiaraus is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this name belonged to a seer and hero who was one of the Seven against Thebes.".