Ajax Name Meaning
The name Ajax comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ajax below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ajax Name Meaning
Greek Mythology (Latinized)From the Greek name Αιας (Aias), perhaps deriving from Greek αιαστης (aiastes) "mourner" or αια (aia) "earth, land". In Greek mythology this was the name of two of the heroes who fought for...
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