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At a Glance
- Meaning
- First
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Pronunciation
- PROH-tee-əs
Proteus is an Ancient Greek name that means "first." It's pronounced PROH-tee-əs, with the stress on the opening syllable. If you want a name with a clear, single-word meaning behind it, this one delivers exactly that.
Meaning & Origin of Proteus
Meaning: First.
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Proteus
PROH-tee-əsIPA /ˈproʊtiəs/
Popularity of Proteus
Proteus does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Proteus mean?
First. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Proteus?
Proteus is pronounced PROH-tee-əs (IPA: /ˈproʊtiəs/).
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