Eneas
Meaning of Eneas
Eneas is a strong and unique name for a baby boy. It has its origins in Greek mythology, as Eneas was the son of Aphrodite and Anchises, and the hero of Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid. The name Eneas is pronounced as ee-NEE-uhs in English (/iˈniːəs/) and eh-NEH-ahs in Spanish (/eˈne.as/). This name has a timeless quality and carries associations of bravery, courage, and determination. While it may not be very common in recent years, with only 5 occurrences in 2018 and 8 occurrences in 1995 among newborns in the United States of America, Eneas is an excellent choice for parents looking for a distinctive name with a rich history.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ee-NEE-uhs (/iˈniːəs/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as eh-NEH-ahs (/eˈne.as/)
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Notable People Named Eneas
| Enéas Ferreira Carneiro was a Brazilian polymath, known for his work as a cardiologist, physicist, mathematician, professor, writer, military serviceman, and politician. |
| Eneas Sweetland Dallas, a Scottish journalist and author, lived from 1828 to 1879. |
