Find out how popular the first name Sostenes has been for the last 17 years (from 1981 to 1997) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sostenes by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Sostenes is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1997, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Sostenes.

The history of the first name Sostenes

The name Sostenes has its origins in Ancient Greek, derived from the word "sōsthenēs" which means "strong" or "mighty." This name was particularly popular during the Hellenistic period in parts of Greece, Asia Minor, and the broader Mediterranean region influenced by Greek culture.

Sostenes is mentioned in the Bible's New Testament, specifically in the Acts of the Apostles (18:17), where he is described as the leader of the Jewish synagogue in Corinth. This reference suggests that the name was in use during the 1st century AD among Greek-speaking Jewish communities.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Sostenes of Apollonia, a Greek grammarian who lived in the late 5th century BC. He is known for his work on the Homeric poems and his commentary on the Iliad.

Another notable figure was Sostenes of Cnidus, a Greek historian from the 2nd century BC who wrote about the history of his native city, Cnidus, located in modern-day Turkey.

In the 1st century AD, Sostenes of Alexandria was a Peripatetic philosopher and commentator on the works of Aristotle. He is believed to have lived and taught in Alexandria, Egypt, which was a major center of learning at the time.

A few centuries later, Sostenes of Constantinople was a Byzantine scholar and theologian who lived in the 6th century AD. He is known for his work on the interpretation of Scripture and his involvement in religious debates during the reign of Emperor Justinian I.

Lastly, Sostenes Cyprius was a 7th-century AD Greek mathematician and astronomer from Cyprus. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of astronomy and the calculation of the dates of Easter.

Data source

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