Demosthenes Name Meaning
The name Demosthenes comes from Ancient Greek roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Demosthenes below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Demosthenes Name Meaning
Ancient GreekMeans "vigour of the people" from Greek δημος (demos) "the people" and σθενος (sthenos) "vigour, strength". This was the name of both an Athenian general of the 5th century and an Athenian orator of the...
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