Argus Name Meaning
The name Argus comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Argus below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Argus Name Meaning
Greek Mythology (Latinized)From the Greek Αργος (Argos), derived from αργος (argos) meaning "glistening, shining". In Greek myth this name belonged to both the man who built the Argo and a man with a hundred eyes.
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