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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Derived from 'miltos', meaning red earth or red ochre
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- mil-TY-uh-deez
Miltiades is a Greek name, pronounced mil-TY-uh-deez, and it comes from 'miltos', meaning red earth or red ochre. It's a long, distinctive name with a strong sound, a good fit for parents who want something rooted in Greek and fully its own.
Meaning & Origin of Miltiades
Meaning: Derived from 'miltos', meaning red earth or red ochre.
Origin: Greek.
How to Pronounce Miltiades
mil-TY-uh-deezIPA /mɪlˈtaɪədiːz/
Popularity of Miltiades
Miltiades 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 Miltiades mean?
Derived from ‘miltos’, meaning red earth or red ochre.
How do you pronounce Miltiades?
Miltiades is pronounced mil-TY-uh-deez (IPA: /mɪlˈtaɪədiːz/).
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