Minos
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- Name
- Minos
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Minos is a masculine first name that has its origins in Greek mythology. In ancient Crete, kings and followers of the god Minotaur bore this name, which can thus be understood more as a title for the ruling monarchs.
What does the name Minos mean?
The name Minos is used in Greek mythology. In Crete, it was the title of kings and followers of the Minotaur. The direct translation of the name is 'the king.' Its roots lie in the ancient Greek Minōs (Μίνως), which also means 'the king.' The spelling Minōs is the ancient Greek form, while Mínós is the Czech variant and Minós is the Slovak variant.
Where does the name Minos come from?
The first name Minos comes from ancient Greek and means 'the king.'
How do you pronounce Minos?
Minos is pronounced like 'Mih-nos.'
Popularity
In Germany, Minos is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most popular masculine first names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 2,076th place. Over the last ten years, it has been used as a first name about 40 times, placing it 4,029th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,841st.
Famous people
- Minos Gouras (footballer from Greece)
Frequently asked questions about the name Minos
What is the origin of the name Minos?
The name Minos has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the king.'
What does the name Minos mean?
In Greek mythology, Minos was the title of kings in Crete and stands for 'the king.'
How popular is the name Minos?
The popularity of the name Minos varies by region; however, it is represented in various languages such as German, English, Slovak, and Czech.