Laius
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Laius
Laius is a greek boy's name meaning "In Greek mythology, this is the name of the King of Thebes and the father of Oedipus.".
Parents who choose Laius pick a boy name from the greek tradition, meaning "In Greek mythology, this is the name of the King of Thebes and the father of Oedipus.". It has 1 syllable.
- Origin
- greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
In Greek mythology, this is the name of the King of Thebes and the father of Oedipus.
Popularity
Quick answers about Laius
What does Laius mean?
Laius is a boy name of greek origin meaning "In Greek mythology, this is the name of the King of Thebes and the father of Oedipus.".
Is Laius a rare name?
Yes. Laius does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Laius
Laius means "In Greek mythology, this is the name of the King of Thebes and the father of Oedipus." — these names share that spirit.
- Abigail — "My father's joy" (hebrew)
Questions parents ask about Laius
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