Socrates

SOK-ruh-teez; so-KRAH-tees

Greek

"safe power, healthy and strong, whole and powerful"

Socrates Origin and Meaning

The name Socrates is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "safe power, healthy and strong, whole and powerful".

Associated with the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates (often spelled Sokratis) is quite common in traditional Greek families, but for others, we think Plato (the name of his pupil) might be easier to handle for those wanting a philosopher-inspired choice.

Derived from the Greek elements Sos meaning "safe, whole, unharmed" and kratos meaning "power", the over all meaning of Socrates will be an interpretation of the two. Some sources translate it as "healthy and strong" while the more literal meaning could be "safe power".

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