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BoyPronounced American English /ˈsɑk.ɹə.ˌtiz/; British English /ˈsɒk.ɹə.ˌtiːz/

Sócrates

A name of Greek origin.

Quick answer

Sócrates is a boy name with Greek roots.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈsɑk.ɹə.ˌtiz/; British English /ˈsɒk.ɹə.ˌtiːz/.

GenderBoy
OriginGreek
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈsɑk.ɹə.ˌtiz/; British English /ˈsɒk.ɹə.ˌtiːz/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Greek name Σωκράτης (Sokrates), which was derived from σῶς ( sos ) meaning "whole, unwounded, safe" and κράτος ( kratos ) meaning "power". This was the name of an important Greek philosopher. He left no writings of his own; virtually everything that we know of his beliefs comes from his pupil Plato. He was sentenced to death for impiety.

Notes and context

Usage: ancient greek | Ancient Greek: Σωκράτης