Plato.
A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Meaning & usage
A male given name from Ancient Greek.
A male given name from Ancient Greek. The Greek philosopher, 427–347 BC, follower of Socrates.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pleth₂- Proto-Indo-European *-us Proto-Indo-European *pléth₂us Proto-Hellenic *plətús Ancient Greek πλᾰτῠ́ς (plătŭ́s) Proto-Indo-European *-ō Ancient Greek -ων (-ōn) Ancient Greek Πλάτων (Plátōn)bor. Latin Platōbor. Middle English Plato English Plato From Middle English Plato, Platon, from Latin Platō, Platōn, from Ancient Greek Πλάτων (Plátōn), from πλατύς (platús, “broad, wide”), either because of Plato's robust body, or wide forehead or the breadth of his eloquence.
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