Achilleas

The masculine first name Achilleas (Achilléas) is a modern Greek variation of the name Achilles, which traces back to the ancient Greek form Achilleus (Ἀχιλλεύς). This figure is known from Greek mythology as the hero of the Trojan War. The exact origins of the name are not clearly defined.

What does the name Achilleas mean?

Achilleas (Achilléas) is a boy's name understood as a modern Greek variant of Achilles. The ancient Greek name Achilleus (Ἀχιλλεύς) is linked to the figure of the hero from Greek mythology. The exact meaning of the name is not definitively established, but it could encompass 'the pain of the people' or 'the suffering of the populace.' The roots seem to lie in ancient Greek, derived from the components ákhos (ἄχος) for 'the pain,' 'the ailment,' 'the sorrow' and lāós (λᾱός) for 'the people,' 'the humans,' 'the populace,' and 'the army.' In the 'Iliad,' Achilles is killed by an arrow to the heel from Paris, although he was otherwise considered invulnerable. Variants of the name include Achille, Achilleo, Achill, and Aquiles, while the feminine form is Achillina.

Where does the name Achilleas come from?

The name Achilleas has ancient Greek roots and means 'the pain of the people.' It is composed of the ancient Greek words ákhos (ἄχος) for 'pain,' 'ailment,' 'sorrow' and lāós (λᾱός) for 'people,' 'humans,' 'populace,' 'warriors,' and 'army.'

How do you pronounce Achilleas?

The pronunciation of Achilleas is melodic and consists of four syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'A-chi-le-as' [açiˈleːas]. It begins with an open A sound that conveys openness. The flowing syllable structure contributes to a rhythmic sound profile. Achilleas sounds sonorous and rich in tradition, dynamic yet harmonious.

When is the name day of Achilleas?

The name days for Achilleas are May 12, June 3, and June 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Achilleas is among the relatively popular first names. Currently, it ranks 1,344th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2022 at rank 723. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 320 times, placing it 1,168th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,335th.

Nicknames & pet names

Achi / Atchi

Famous people

• Achilleas Angelopoulos (footballer from Greece)
• Achilleas Grammatikopoulos (Greek football player)
• Achilleas Paraschos (Greek poet)
• Achilleas Poungouras (Greek football player)
• Achilleas Sarakatsanos (Greek football defender)
• Achilleas Vasiliou (football player from Greece)