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Kallias

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAL-ee-us /ˈkæl.iː.əs/Medium

Meaning: An ancient Greek name, Kallias, built on kallos ('beauty'). It was borne by several prominent Athenians, including the Kallias associated with the fifth-century BCE peace treaty with Persia.Medium

In 30 seconds: A classical Athenian name from kallos, 'beauty': Kallias has three clean beats and a long history (said 'KAL-ee-us').
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MeaningAn ancient Greek name, Kallias, built on kallos ('beauty'). It was borne by several prominent Athenians, including the Kallias associated with the fifth-century BCE peace treaty with Persia.

History & Origin

Kallias is an ancient Greek personal name from kallos, 'beauty', part of a family that includes Kallisto and Kalliope. Several Athenians of the classical period bore it, and it appears in Plato's dialogues as a wealthy Athenian host. In modern U.S. use it is a rare classical revival (said 'KAL-ee-us').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, classical, and elegant.

Did you know? Kallias was a well-known Athenian name — one bearer gave his name to the Peace of Kallias, the fifth-century BCE settlement with Persia — and it grows from kallos, the Greek word for beauty (said 'KAL-ee-us').
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Kallias — ancient Greek Kallias, from kallos 'beauty'

Variations

CalliasKaliasKallis

Nicknames

KalKali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kallias mean?

Kallias comes from Greek kallos, 'beauty'. It was a well-known name in ancient Athens.

How do you pronounce Kallias?

It's said KAL-ee-us /ˈkæl.iː.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kallias a boy or girl name?

Kallias is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kallias?

Kallias is extremely rare for boys in the U.S.

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