Pallas

Greek

"wisdom"

Pallas Origin and Meaning

The name Pallas is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".

This rarified Greek name -- in classical mythology Pallas Athena was the goddess of wisdom and the arts -- might appeal to literary-minded parents. Among the raft of stylish girl names that start with P, Pallas is one rare choice that is often overlooked....but shouldn't be.

Pallas Popularity

• 1487 Nameberry 2024

20 Names Similar to Pallas

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• Jaya
• Appoline
• Hestia
• Hartigan
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Famous People Named Pallas

• Pallas Hupé Cotter author and speaker

Pallas in Pop Culture

• Pallas various figures in Greco,Roman mythology
• Pallas an epithet used by Athena
• Pallas daughter of Triton, who was Athena's foster sister. When she was killed by Zeus Athena adopted her name to honour her.
• 2 Pallas asteroid named after the Greek goddess Athena
• Pallas' cat small wildcat
• "And the Raven never flitting, still is sitting , *still* is sitting, / On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door..." (from Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Raven")
• Unisex name meaing 'to brandish/to wield a weapon'
• "Good Morning Pallas Athena," short film by Emir Eralp
• Sailor Pallas aka PallaPalla is character in "Sailor Moon" anime