What Does the Name Aristotle Mean
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Aristotle Name Meaning
Ancient Greek (Anglicized)From the Greek name Αριστοτελης (Aristoteles) which meant "the best purpose", derived from αριστος (aristos) "best" and τελος (telos) "purpose, aim". This was the name of a Greek philosopher...
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