Boy name
Epameinondas name meaning
“One who endures, remains steadfast”
Epameinondas means “one who endures” or “remains steadfast.” This Ancient Greek name belongs to the word family of epaménō, incorporating ménō, meaning “remain” or “endure.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it has a concrete historical association with Epameinondas, the military commander and statesman of ancient Thebes.
What does Epameinondas mean?
One who endures, remains steadfast
In Turkish: Kalıcı olan, dayanıp kalan
Epameinondas is a masculine name from ancient Greek naming tradition, carrying the idea of remaining or enduring. Its strongest historical association is with the commander and statesman of ancient Thebes. The Turkish form transcribes the Greek name; Epaminondas, encountered in several European languages, is another rendering of the same name.
Origin of the name Epameinondas
It is the Ancient Greek name Epameinṓndas. The name is associated with the verb family of epaménō, combining epí with ménō, “to remain, endure,” and conveys persistence or continued endurance.
How to pronounce Epameinondas
| Syllables | 6 · 12 letters · 12-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /epameinondas/ |
Is Epameinondas a boy’s name?
Yes, Epameinondas is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Epameinondas does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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- Metin♂Firm
- Batuhan♂Steadfast khan
- Egemen♂Sovereign, independent in exercising authority
- Alpaslan♂Valiant lion
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FAQ about the name Epameinondas
What is the meaning of Epameinondas?
Epameinondas means “One who endures, remains steadfast”. It is the Ancient Greek name Epameinṓndas. The name is associated with the verb family of epaménō, combining epí with ménō, “to remain, endure,” and conveys persistence or continued endurance.
Is Epameinondas a boy’s name?
Yes, Epameinondas is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Epameinondas in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Epameinondas nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Epameinondas?
Epameinondas is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Epameinondas have?
Epameinondas has 6 syllables and 12 letters.
How popular is the name Epameinondas?
Epameinondas does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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