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At a Glance
- Meaning
- To brandish (a weapon)
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Pronunciation
- PAL-us
Pallas (PAL-us) is an Ancient Greek name that comes from the root pallō, meaning "to brandish" or swing a weapon. You'll often see it said that Pallas means "wisdom," but that's not accurate: Athena Pallas was linked to wisdom by association, and the name itself describes the motion of brandishing a weapon.
Meaning & Origin of Pallas
Meaning: To brandish (a weapon).
Origin: Ancient Greek.
A common claim: Pallas means 'wisdom' Actually: Pallas doesn't literally mean 'wisdom' — Athena Pallas was linked to wisdom by association, but the name's Greek root pallō means 'to brandish/swing' (a weapon).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Pallas
PAL-usIPA /ˈpæləs/
Popularity of Pallas
Pallas 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 Pallas mean?
To brandish (a weapon). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Pallas?
Pallas is pronounced PAL-us (IPA: /ˈpæləs/).
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