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Pallas
Pronounced PAL-us /ˈpæl.əs/High
Meaning: Pallas is the classical epithet of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and strategy — Pallas Athena. Ancient explanations differ (a slain companion whose name Athena took; a link to a word for 'maiden' or 'to brandish'), so the meaning itself is disputed.Low
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History & Origin
Pallas comes to us as the epithet of Athena — Pallas Athena — the Greek goddess of wisdom, craft and strategy. Ancient writers explained it in different ways, from a companion whose name she took to a root meaning 'maiden' or 'to brandish'; the meaning is genuinely debated, which we note. As a girl's given name it is a rare, classical revival (said 'PAL-us').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., riding the wider taste for mythological names. Rare, classical, and strong.
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What does the name Pallas mean?
Pallas is the classical epithet of Athena, goddess of wisdom. Ancient explanations differ, so the underlying meaning is debated, which we note.
How do you pronounce Pallas?
It's said PAL-us /ˈpæl.əs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Pallas a boy or girl name?
Pallas is used mainly as a girl's name because of Athena, though Greek myth also has a male Pallas, which we note.
How popular is Pallas?
Pallas is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.