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Cadmus

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAD-mus /ˈkæd.məs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Kadmos, variously 'from the east' (linked to the Semitic qedem, 'east') and 'one who excels'; the legendary founder of Thebes who brought the alphabet to Greece; routes layered; we note the heroLow

In 30 seconds: From the east; one who excels: Cadmus is the Greek founder of Thebes. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'KAD-mus'). We note the hero.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Kadmos, variously 'from the east' (linked to the Semitic qedem, 'east') and 'one who excels'; the legendary founder of Thebes who brought the alphabet to Greece; routes layered; we note the hero

History & Origin

Cadmus comes from the Greek Kadmos, variously 'from the east' (linked to the Semitic qedem, 'east') and 'one who excels'; the legendary founder of Thebes who brought the alphabet to Greece (routes layered, which we note the hero). A bold, classic name (said 'KAD-mus').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, from-the-east at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Cadmus is variously 'from the east' and 'one who excels' in Greek — the legendary founder of Thebes who brought the alphabet to Greece — a bold, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the hero; said 'KAD-mus').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Cadmus — Greek mythology; hero; routes layered

Variations

KadmosCadmos

Nicknames

Cad

Famous Bearers

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cadmus mean?

Cadmus is Greek, variously 'from the east' and 'one who excels'; the founder of Thebes who brought the alphabet to Greece. The routes are layered. We note the hero.

How do you pronounce Cadmus?

It's said KAD-mus /ˈkæd.məs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cadmus a boy or girl name?

Cadmus is a boy's name.

How popular is Cadmus?

Cadmus is a very rare name in the U.S.

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