Ikarus

Greek mythology name

Ikarus Origin and Meaning

The name Ikarus is a boy's name.

Ikarus is a masculine name derived from the Greek mythological figure Icarus (Ikaros in Greek), son of the master craftsman Daedalus. In the famous myth, Icarus flew too close to the sun with wings his father created, causing the wax in the wings to melt and leading to his fall into the sea. The name carries connotations of ambition, daring, and the consequences of hubris. While the conventional spelling "Icarus" is more common in English-speaking countries, the variant "Ikarus" stays closer to the Greek original and is occasionally used in Germanic and Eastern European countries. It remains a rare and distinctive choice for parents drawn to mythological names with dramatic narratives and symbolic meaning.