Quick answer
Odysseus is a boy name meaning "to hate".
Pronunciation: Classical Greek /o.dys.seú̯s/; English /oʊ.ˈdɪs.i.əs/.
Meaning and history
Meaning unknown, probably of non-Greek origin. It is traditionally derived from Greek ὀδύσσομαι (odyssomai) meaning "to hate". In Greek legend Odysseus was one of the Greek heroes who fought in the Trojan War. Known as a cunning strategist, it was his idea to use the Trojan Horse to finally gain entry to the city. In the Odyssey Homer relates Odysseus's misadventures on his way back to his kingdom and his wife Penelope.
Notes and context
Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Ὀδυσσεύς