The baby name Tantalus is a boy name, 3 syllables long and is pronounced "TAN-tuh-luhs".
Tantalus is Greek in Origin.
Tantalus is a name with Greek origins, derived from the word "tantalos" which means "to bear or suffer". In Greek mythology, Tantalus was a king who was punished by the gods for his crimes. He was condemned to stand in a pool of water with fruit hanging above him, but whenever he tried to drink or eat, the water and fruit would recede out of his reach. This punishment became known as the "tantalizing" torment. The name Tantalus has since been associated with the idea of unfulfilled desires and unattainable goals.
The name Tantalus is typically used for boys and is pronounced TAN-tuh-lus. It is a unique and uncommon name, ranking outside of the top 1000 names in the United States. The name has been used in literature and popular culture, including in the works of Shakespeare and in the video game series "Final Fantasy".
The name Tantalus is composed of two syllables, "tan" and "talus". "Tan" is a word that means "to become brown from exposure to the sun", while "talus" refers to the ankle bone. Together, the name Tantalus can be interpreted as "brown ankle" or "tanned ankle". However, the meaning of the name is more commonly associated with the mythological figure and the idea of unfulfilled desires.
Tantalus has the following similar or variant Names
- Tantalos |
- Tantalus |
- Tantaleus