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Epamenondas name meaning
“The name of the ancient Theban commander Epaminondas”
Epamenondas is the name of the ancient Theban commander Epaminondas. It reflects the modern Greek form of Ancient Greek Epameinōndas and is used for boys in Türkiye. Its concrete historical association is the Theban commander and statesman himself, whose career places the name within the history of ancient Greece.
What does Epamenondas mean?
The name of the ancient Theban commander Epaminondas
In Turkish: Antik Thebai komutanı Epameinondas'ın adı
Epamenondas is associated with the political and military rise of Thebes in ancient Greek history. It particularly recalls the Battle of Leuctra and the struggles among Greek city-states. Its Turkish form reflects modern Greek pronunciation, while Epameinondas and the Western spelling Epaminondas are alternative renderings of the same historical name.
Origin of the name Epamenondas
Epamenondas reflects the modern Greek form of Ancient Greek Epameinōndas. The name is associated with the commander and statesman of ancient Thebes; its detailed lexical derivation remains uncertain.
How to pronounce Epamenondas
| Syllables | 5 · 11 letters · 11-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /epamenondas/ |
Is Epamenondas a boy’s name?
Yes, Epamenondas is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Epamenondas does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Epamenondas
- Epamenondas Floros · b. 1892
FAQ about the name Epamenondas
What is the meaning of Epamenondas?
Epamenondas means “The name of the ancient Theban commander Epaminondas”. Epamenondas reflects the modern Greek form of Ancient Greek Epameinōndas. The name is associated with the commander and statesman of ancient Thebes; its detailed lexical derivation remains uncertain.
Is Epamenondas a boy’s name?
Yes, Epamenondas is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Epamenondas in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Epamenondas nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Epamenondas?
Epamenondas is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Epamenondas have?
Epamenondas has 5 syllables and 11 letters.
How popular is the name Epamenondas?
Epamenondas does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Epamenondas?
Notable people named Epamenondas include Epamenondas Floros.
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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