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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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
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