Apollodorus

Apollodorus is the Latinized version of the ancient Greek name Apollódoros (Ἀπολλόδωρος), meaning 'gift of Apollo'. The name is composed of the ancient Greek Apóllon ‎(Απόλλων), the name of the Greek god Apollo, and dôron (δῶρον), which means 'gift'. Apollodorus has its roots in a time before Christianity.

What does the name Apollodorus mean?

The name Apollodorus derives from the Latinized form of the Greek Apollódoros (Ἀπολλόδωρος) and means 'gift of Apollo'. Its origin can be found in the ancient Greek Apóllon ‎(Απόλλων) for the god Apollo and dôron (δῶρον) for 'gift'. It is a very old name that dates back to pre-Christian times.

Where does the name Apollodorus come from?

Apollodorus is a masculine first name with ancient Greek origins, meaning 'gift of Apollo'.

How do you pronounce Apollodorus?

The pronunciation of Apollodorus: The name is five to six syllables long and has an expansive structure. In the German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'A-pol-lo-do-rus' [a.pɔ.lɔˈdoː.ʁʊs], with the name unfolding over several open syllables. This even and flowing structure gives it a harmonious yet weighty sound. Overall, Apollodorus radiates strength, dignity, and richness of sound – it is structured, elegant, and possesses a pronounced classical presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Apollodorus is distributed differently regionally. In Germany, the federal states of Bremen and Saarland each represent 50%. In Austria, the name is found 100% in Tyrol. In Switzerland, there is a distribution in the cantons of Fribourg (14.3%), Glarus (28.6%), Obwalden (14.3%), Solothurn (14.3%), Uri (14.3%), and Vaud (14.3%).