Prometheus

The male first name Prometheus (Προμηθεύς) has its origin in Greek mythology. Its translation is "the one with foresight" or "the forward thinker."

What does the name Prometheus mean?

The name Prometheus (Προμηθεύς) is rooted in Greek mythology. It translates to "the one with foresight" or "the forward thinker." The etymology consists of the Ancient Greek elements pró (πρό), meaning "before," and mantháno (μανθάνω), which stands for "to ascertain," "to learn," and "to think ahead." In mythology, Prometheus is the Titan who brought fire to humanity, which earned him the wrath of Zeus. A Czech variant of the name is Prométheus.

Where does the name Prometheus come from?

The etymology of the name Prometheus traces back to Ancient Greek and means "the one with foresight." It is composed of the Ancient Greek pró (πρό), meaning "before," and mantháno (μανθάνω), meaning "to ascertain," "to learn," or "to think ahead." Languages: Greek, Czech.

How do you pronounce Prometheus?

Pro-me-the-us

Popularity

In Germany, Prometheus is a rather rare first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,867th on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th. Worldwide, the popularity and frequency of Prometheus is low.

Nicknames & pet names

Promi

Famous people

• Prometheus (figure of Greek mythology)