Platon
Meaning of Platon
The name Platon is a distinguished male name with deep historical and intellectual roots. Originating from the Greek name "Platon," it is famously associated with the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, known for his profound contributions to Western philosophy and his founding of the Academy in Athens. The name carries connotations of wisdom, intellect, and scholarly pursuit. In French, it is pronounced as plah-TAWN (/pla.tɔ̃/), while in Russian, it is articulated as PLAH-tawn (/plɑːtɔn/). A variation of this name is Plato. Although not widely common, Platon has seen modest use in the United States over recent years, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 23 newborns annually between 2010 and 2023. This unique and culturally rich name offers a connection to classical heritage and an aura of intellectual prestige for any child bearing it.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as plah-TAWN (/pla.tɔ̃/)
Russian
- Pronunced as PLAH-tawn (/plɑːtɔn/)
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Notable People Named Platon
| Platon Alekseevich Lechitsky was a Russian general. |
| Platon Levshin - Plato II, also known as Platon II, served as the Metropolitan of Moscow from 1775 to 1812 and is known for representing the Age of Enlightenment in the Russian Orthodox Church. |
| Platon Semyonovich Tyurin, a Russian portrait painter and muralist, was a member of the Imperial Academy of Arts. |
| Platon Konstantinovich Karsavin was a dancer with the Russian Imperial Ballet in St Petersburg and later became a dance teacher. |
| Platon Gregoriewitch Brounoff was a renowned conductor, arranger, and composer of Yiddish music, who graduated from the St. Petersburg Imperial Conservatory under the tutelage of Anton Rubinstein. |
