Άρης
Áris/ˈa.ris/masculine
Ares is the name of the Greek god of war, translated as Άρης (Áris) in Greek.
Άρης is used as a proper name for the Greek god of war. You may see the phrase Ο θεός του πολέμου, Άρης used to mean 'The God of War, Ares' or Ο ισχυρός Άρης to mean 'The mighty Ares'.
Meaning: Greek god of war (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /ˈa.ris/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Άρης is used as a common masculine given name in modern Greece, detached from its violent mythological origins.
- While Άρης represents the bloodlust and violence of war, the Greeks had another god, Αθηνά, who represented the strategic and disciplined side of warfare.
- The planet Mars is called Άρης in Greek, meaning that when a Greek speaker talks about the 'Red Planet', they are literally naming the god of war.
Examples in context
- Στην ελληνική μυθολογία ο Άρης ήταν ο θεός του πολέμου.In Greek mythology, Ares was the god of war.This sentence is useful for identifying the role of Άρης in Greek mythology.Tatoeba #10885923 by janTuki, translation #5617841 by Mar1L
- Έλα ρε, Άρι μου!Come on, my Ares!
- Ο Άρης είναι πολύ τρομακτικός.O Aris einai poly tromatikos.Ares is very scary.
- Ποιος ήταν ο Άρης;Poios ētan o Aris;Who was Ares?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a history book in a cafe.
- Νίκος NikosΑυτός ο Άρης είναι ο θεός του πολέμου;Aftos o Aris einai o theos tou polemou;Is this Ares the god of war?
- Ελένη EleniΝαι, ο Άρης είναι ο θεός του πολέμου.Nai, o Aris einai o theos tou polemou.Yes, Ares is the god of war.
- Νίκος NikosΕίναι πολύ δύσκολο το βιβλίο.Einai poly dyskolo to vivlio.The book is very difficult.
- Ελένη EleniΜην ανησυχείς, θα σε βοηθήσω εγώ.Min anisychis, tha se voithiso ego.Don't worry, I will help you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ares” translations and entries Άρης, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
