Agenor
Ancient Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Agenor
Agenor derives from ancient Greek "Agenōr" (Ἀγήνωρ), combining "a-" (not) and "genē" (shame/disgrace), meaning "not shameful" or "noble." The name was used in ancient Greek mythology and culture, notably borne by the Phoenician king Agenor in Greek legends, and later adopted in classical and European contexts.
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Etymology
Agenor derives from ancient Greek "Agenōr" (Ἀγήνωρ), combining "a-" (not) and "genē" (shame/disgrace), meaning "not shameful" or "noble." The name was used in ancient Greek mythology and culture, notably borne by the Phoenician king Agenor in Greek legends, and later adopted in classical and European contexts.
Agenor currently ranks #4,330 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1906.
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