♂ Name Ares – Male & Bane

Origin:	Greek
Meaning:	male, bane, ruin
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Ares is a boy’s name from Greek mythology that means “male,” “ruin,” and “bane.”

Where does the name Ares come from?

Ares is a name from Greek mythology. He was the son of Zeus and Hera, a lover of Aphrodite and one of the Twelve Olympians. He was a bloodthirsty God of war and massacre. Mars is considered his counterpart in Roman mythology.

What does the name Ares mean?

Ares means “ruin,” “bane,” or “male” in Greek.

Word composition

• Ancient Greek “ἀρή” (arḗ) = ruin, bane
• Ancient Greek “ᾰ̓́ρσην” (ắrsēn) = male

Pronunciation of Ares

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Last updated: 1/24/2025