Ikaros

Ikaros is a male first name of Greek origin, meaning 'the one who reaches the sky.' The name comes from the Ancient Greek language and is composed of the two components hḗkō (ἥκω), which means 'to have come,' 'to be present,' or 'to have reached a point,' and āḗr (ᾱ̓ήρ), which stands for 'mist,' 'air,' 'wind,' or 'space.'

What does the name Ikaros mean?

Ikaros is a male first name of Greek origin, meaning 'the one who reaches the sky.' It has its roots in the Ancient Greek language and is composed of the elements hḗkō (ἥκω), which means 'to have come,' 'to be present,' or 'to have reached a point,' and āḗr (ᾱ̓ήρ), which stands for 'mist,' 'air,' 'wind,' or 'space.' The name is inspired by the mythological figure 'Icarus,' who flew too close to the sun due to his hubris and met his end. Additionally, the protagonist's eagle in the video game 'Assassin's Creed Odyssey' also bears this name. In Czech, the name is written as Íkaros. Alternative spellings include Icarus, Ikarus, Ickarus, Icaro, Icar, Ikar, and Ikarosz.

Where does the name Ikaros come from?

The name Ikaros has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the one who reaches the sky.' The word components consist of hḗkō, which means 'to have come,' 'to be present,' or 'to have reached a point,' and āḗr, which denotes 'mist,' 'air,' 'wind,' or 'space.' The name is used in various languages, including Danish, Greek, and Czech.

How do you pronounce Ikaros?

The pronunciation of Ikaros is three syllables and rhythmically clear. In the German language, the name is usually rendered as 'I-ka-ros' [ˈiːkaʁɔs], creating a smooth and open sound line. The 'ka' adds a bright, clear structure in the middle, while the 'os' provides a rounded and slightly resonant finish. This makes the name Ikaros feel both light and meaningful - sonorous, free, and imbued with mythological vastness.

Popularity

In Germany, Ikaros is a rather rare first name. In 2012, it ranked 3,479th on the list of the most common male first names. From 2010 to 2024, Ikaros was given as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Worldwide, the popularity and distribution of Ikaros vary. The latest rankings in the first name charts of individual countries can be found here.

Famous people

• Ikaros Bigi (physicist from Germany)