Evander

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Evander has several meanings, including "good man", "noble warrior", "brave man", and "one who does good deeds".
Scripts(How to write)
The original Greek spelling of the name is "Ευανδρος".
Εὔανδρος(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
The name Evander is pronounced as eh-van-der.
ee-VAN-dər(English)
ə-VAN-dər(English)
Popularity
The name Evander is not in the top 1000 baby names in the United States, but it is increasing in popularity. It is more popular in other countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.

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Evander Name meanings & History

The name Evander has Greek roots and is derived from the name "Ευανδρος" which means "good man" or "nobleman". In Greek mythology, Evander was the son of Hermes and one of the earliest inhabitants of Rome. The name Evander has several meanings, including "good man", "noble warrior", "brave man", and "one who does good deeds". Variant of Evandrus, the Latin form of the Greek name Εὔανδρος (Euandros) meaning "good of man", derived from εὖ (eu) meaning "good" and ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man" (genitive ἀνδρός). In Roman mythology Evander was an Arcadian hero of the Trojan War who founded the city of Pallantium near the spot where Rome was later built. Evander is primarily used as a masculine name in English-speaking countries. It is also used in other countries, including Greece and Italy.

Zodiac Sign of Evander: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Evander:

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Environment,Entertain,Expressive,Enlighten

V: Vexing,Vivacious,Versatility,Variety

A: Angry,Argumentative,Action,Assertive,Ambitious,Aggressive

N: Neat,Nutrition,Nice,Neurosis,Nagging,Nervous,Nitpicking

D: Determined,Dutiful,Doting,Demanding,Domestic,Daddy

R: Reason,Restless,Resourceful,Rational

Evander is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Evander include Evander Holyfield, a former professional boxer, and Evander Kane, a professional ice hockey player.

2.) Evander (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) benevolent ruler; preacher.

Other Forms: Evandar


3.) Evander (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: The name Evander implies qualities like bravery, strength, and goodness. The name has a positive connotation and suggests that the person is a defender of the good.

Pronunciation: The name Evander is pronounced as 'ih-VAN-der'.
ee-VAN-dər(English)
ə-VAN-dər(English)


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Description: Evander is a name with Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'euandros', which means "good man" or "brave man". The name Evander implies qualities like bravery, strength, and goodness. The name has a positive connotation and suggests that the person is a defender of the good. Anglicized form of Iomhar. The name Evander is used as a first name for boys. It is suitable for parents who are looking for a strong, unique name with a positive meaning.

Famous People

Some of the famous people with the name Evander are Evander Holyfield, a professional boxer from the US, and Evander Kane, a professional ice hockey player from Canada.

4.) EVANDER (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: From the Greek Evandros, which is derived from andros (manly). The name is borne in Roman mythology by the son of Hermes. The father of Roma, he founded a town called Pallanteum on the banks of the Tiber River which eventually became the city of Rome. Evander is credited with the introduction of the Greek alphabet and the pantheon of the Greek gods into Italy. (EE-VAN-DER)


5.) EVANDER (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Derived from the Greek Euandros, a compound name composed of the elements eu (good, well) and andros (man). The name is used to Anglicize the Gaelic lomhair (archer). See IOMHAIR. (EE-VAN-DER)


6.) Evander (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) manly; champion

Other Forms: Evand, Evandar, Evandir


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