Xanthus

Greek, variation of Xanthos
"golden-haired"

Xanthus Origin and Meaning

The name Xanthus is a boy's name meaning "golden-haired".

Usually spelled XANTHOS, this alternate name for APOLLO has a noble sound (pronounced ZHAN-thos) and can always be shortened to Xan.

Famous People Named Xanthus

  • Xanthus
    Greek philosopher
  • Xanthus
    ancient Turkish logographer who wrote a history of Lydia
  • Xanthus Pagninius
    Dominican, philologist and Biblical scholar
  • Xanthus Russell Smith
    American artist
  • Xanthus
    horse of Achilles in Greek mythology