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Demosthenes

de-MAHS-thuh-neez

Letters

11

Syllables

4

Origin

Greek

Total Births

63

Peak Year

#8 in 1923

First Recorded

1914

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Demosthenes is a Greek name meaning "strength of the people". It is composed of 'demos' (people) and 'sthenos' (strength).

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Demosthenes

    Famous Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens

Nicknames

Personality Traits

EloquentWiseStrongDetermined

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