How to Say "Achilles" in Greek

Αχιλλέας

Achilléas/açiˈle.as/masculine

The English name Achilles is Αχιλλέας (Achilléas) in Greek.

Αχιλλέας is the name of the Greek mythical hero, Achilles.

Meaning: Greek mythical hero (name)

Which one should you use?

Αχιλλέας is the standard form, while Ἀχιλλεύς is the more formal way to refer to him.

The name is a masculine noun.

The romanization is Achilléas. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /açiˈle.as/.

While Αχιλλέας is a legendary name, it is still used as a common first name for men in Greece today.
The name contains a linguistic connection to the concept of 'pain' or 'suffering' in some historical interpretations of its roots.
The name Αχιλλέας appears in the 'Iliad', which was written in an older dialect of Greek than the modern version used today.

Ο Αχιλλέας ήταν ένας Έλληνας αρχαίος ήρωας.
Achilles was an ancient Greek hero.
This sentence is useful for identifying Αχιλλέας as an ancient Greek hero.
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Σήμερα θα συζητήσουμε την ανδρεία του Ἀχιλλεύς στο πεδίο της μάχης.
Today, we will discuss the bravery of Achilles on the battlefield.

Nikos and Anastasia are talking about a movie.

Νίκος Nikos

Είδες την ταινία με τον Αχιλλέα;
Eides tin tainia me ton Achillea?
Did you see the movie with Achilles?
Αναστασία Anastasia

Όχι, είναι καλή η ιστορία του;
Ochi, einai kali i istoria tou?
No, is his story good?
Νίκος Nikos

Ναι, ο Αχιλλέας είναι πολύ ενδιαφέρων χαρακτήρας.
Nai, o Achilleas einai poly endiaferon charaktiras.
Yes, Achilles is a very interesting character.
Αναστασία Anastasia

Θα τη δω το Σαββατοκύριακο.
Tha ti do to Savvatokyriako.
I will watch it this weekend.

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