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Name meaning

Icarus

may mean “of uncertain meaning”

Origin
Greek
Gender
Mostly masculine
Used in
Greek, English
Spellings
Icarus · Ikaros
Say it
IK-ah-rus
Letters
6

Likely meaning, sources differ

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The story of Icarus

Icarus is the son of the craftsman Daedalus in Greek myth. He flew on wings of feathers and wax, went too close to the sun and fell into the sea. The origin of his name is uncertain.

Roots

From Greek Íkaros (origin uncertain).

Where it is used

A mythological name.

Icarus name FAQ

What does the name Icarus mean?

Icarus may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Greek Íkaros (origin uncertain).

Where does the name Icarus come from?

Icarus is of Greek origin. Today it is used in Greek, English families.

How do you pronounce Icarus?

Icarus is usually pronounced IK-ah-rus.

Is Icarus a boy's or a girl's name?

Icarus is mostly masculine.

What are other spellings of Icarus?

Related spellings and forms include Ikaros.

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Sources

Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.

  1. en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Icarus

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