What Does the Name Ares Mean
The name Ares comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ares below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ares Name Meaning
Greek MythologyPerhaps from either Greek αρη (are) "bane, ruin" or αρσην (arsen) "male". Ares was the blood-thirsty god of war in Greek mythology, a son of Zeus and Hera.
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