The baby name Amyntas is a boy name, 3 syllables long and is pronounced "uh-MIN-tus".
Amyntas is Greek in Origin.
Amyntas is a Greek name that means "defender" or "protector". It is derived from the Greek word "amyno" which means "to defend". In Greek mythology, Amyntas was the name of several characters, including a king of Macedon and a shepherd who was loved by the goddess Artemis. The name has been in use since ancient times and has remained popular in Greece and other countries with Greek heritage.
The gender of the name Amyntas is male. It is pronounced ah-MIN-tas, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The name is composed of two syllables and five letters. The first syllable "amy" means "to defend" and the second syllable "ntas" is a suffix that is often added to Greek names to indicate a person's status or occupation.
The origin of the name Amyntas can be traced back to ancient Greece. It was a popular name among the Macedonian royalty and was also used by commoners. The name has been used in literature and art throughout history, including in the works of Shakespeare and in the paintings of the Renaissance. Today, the name is still used in Greece and other countries with Greek heritage, but it is not as common as it once was.
Amyntas has the following similar or variant Names
- Amyntas |
- Amyntor |
- Amyntoros |
- Amyntorius |
- Amyntasios |
- Amyntaeus |
- Amyntaeos |
- Amyntaios |
- Amyntasius |
- Amyntasus