Odysseas

The male first name Odysseas (Οδυσσέας) is a contemporary Greek variant of Odysseus. The name's meaning is 'the angry one' or 'the hating one'.

What does the name Odysseas mean?

Odysseas (Οδυσσέας) is the modern Greek form of the name Odysseus. Its meaning is 'the angry one' or 'the hating one'. The origin of this name likely traces back to the Ancient Greek word odýssomai (ὀδύσσομαι), which means 'to hate', 'to be angry', 'angry', and 'irritated'. The name became famous through Greek mythology, where Odysseus appears as the hero of Homer's epic work Odyssey. Other variants include Odyssee, Odissey, Odyssa, Ulysse, Ulysses, Ulisse, Ulises, and Ulixes.

Where does the name Odysseas come from?

The first name Odysseas has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the angry one'.

How do you pronounce Odysseas?

The pronunciation of Odysseas is four syllables long and sonically vibrant. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'O-dy-sse-as' [oˈdyseːas]. It begins with a rounded O sound, giving the name a certain expansiveness. The double consonant '-ss-' creates a clear internal structure, while the bright vowels lend the name a melodic dynamism. Odysseas sounds epic and sonorous – traditional, expressive, and concise.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Odysseas enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,073rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2019, when it reached 1,792nd place. Over the last ten years, Odysseas has been given as a first name about 100 times, which places it at 2,450th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,642nd.