Abraxas

The boy's name Abraxas (Αβρασαξ) has its roots in Egyptian mythology and originally designates an androgynous deity of the Gnostics. In a figurative sense, the name stands for 'the Almighty'.

What does the name Abraxas mean?

The boy's name Abraxas (Αβρασαξ) originates from Egyptian mythology and refers to a originally hermaphroditic deity of the Gnostics. Translated, the name means 'the Almighty'. The exact origin of the ancient Greek term abraxás (ἀβραξάς) is uncertain, but it is often translated as 'almighty'. Among the Basilideans, this name served as a designation for the highest being or the highest god they worshipped. They saw it as an expression of power.

Where does the name Abraxas come from?

The name Abraxas is a masculine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'the Almighty'. The ancient Greek word abraxás (ἀβραξάς) is composed of the term for almighty. This designation can be found in the ancient Greek language.

How do you pronounce Abraxas?

The name Abraxas has a three-syllable, distinctive, and contrasting structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'A-bra-ksas' [aˈbraksas], where soft vowels alternate with the hard consonant combination '-ks'. This combination creates a noticeable tension in the name that lasts until the end. As a result, Abraxas appears powerful and independent, with clear contours and a slightly rough, pronounced ending.

Popularity

In Germany, Abraxas is considered a rare name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity charts so far. In Austria, the name reached its highest rank in 2017 at 1,767th place in the name charts. In the last ten years, Abraxas has been chosen as a first name less than 10 times there, placing it at 4,431st in the ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, it ranks 6,220th in Austria.

Nicknames & pet names

Abra

Famous people

• Abraxas (character from 'The Little Witch')
• Abraxas Malfoy (character from the fantasy book series 'Harry Potter')