What origin is the name Mithridates?

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

What are good sister names for Mithridates?

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

How is Mithridates written in its native script?

Mithridates is written Μιθριδάτης.

Mithridates

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mithridates

Mithridates

Boy

Greek

4 syllables

Mithridates (Μιθριδάτης) is a Greek boy's name meaning "Given by Mithra".

Parents who choose Mithridates pick a boy name from the Greek tradition, meaning "Given by Mithra". At 11 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Native script: Μιθριδάτης
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Given by Mithra

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as Μιθριδάτης

Quick answers about Mithridates

What does Mithridates mean?

Mithridates is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Given by Mithra".

How popular is Mithridates?

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Sister names that go with Mithridates

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

How to say Mithridates

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Mithridates.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Names with a similar meaning to Mithridates

Mithridates means "Given by Mithra" — these names share that spirit.

Jonathan — "Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'God has given'. In the Bible he is King David's loyal friend." (Hebrew)
Jack — "Jack is a medieval English nickname for John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is now often given on its own." (English)
Ellie — "Ellie is a short form of Eleanor, Ellen and Elizabeth, and is now often given on its own." (English)