Ate
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ate
# Etymology and Meaning of 'Ate'
Ate derives from Greek mythology, meaning "ruin," "mischief," or "delusion," and comes from the ancient Greek word "atē" (ἄτη), referring to the goddess of mischief and folly.
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Etymology
# Etymology and Meaning of 'Ate'
Ate derives from Greek mythology, meaning "ruin," "mischief," or "delusion," and comes from the ancient Greek word "atē" (ἄτη), referring to the goddess of mischief and folly.
The name appears primarily in Greek and classical contexts, used historically in ancient Greece and later adopted in Western cultures familiar with classical mythology; it has minimal modern usage as a given name.
Ate currently ranks #1,555 in the United States as a boy's name.
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