Ataraxia: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Ataraxia – Meaning: tranquility and freedom from mental disturbance – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: at-uh-RAK-see-uh


Ataraxia is a Greek girl's name meaning “tranquility and freedom from mental disturbance”. It appears in our list of Baby Names That Mean Peace or Calm.

Meaning & Origin of Ataraxia

Meaning: Tranquility and freedom from mental disturbance.

Origin: Greek.

How to Pronounce Ataraxia

Phonetic: at-uh-RAK-see-uh   IPA: /ˌætəˈræksiə/

Popularity of Ataraxia

Ataraxia doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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