Socrates.
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, 470–399 BC.
Where this word comes from
Via Latin Socrates, from Ancient Greek Σωκράτης (Sōkrátēs). Doublet of Sokratis.
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