Xanthos

Xanthos is a male name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from the Greek word xanthos, meaning "yellow" or "blond." This name appears in Greek mythology for several minor figures, such as kings of Pelasgia (an ancient region in Thessaly) and Thebes. It was also the name of one of the immortal horses of Achilles, according to Homer's Iliad.

Mythological Bearers

In Greek mythology, Xanthos is a Trojan warrior slain by Diomedes, as described in the Iliad. Another figure, a son of Triopas, was a king of Pelasgia. The name also appears as a river god in Lycia, associated with the River Xanthos (now the Eşen Çayı in Turkey).

Historical City

Beyond mythology, the name is famously linked to the ancient Lycian city of Xanthos (called Arna in Lycian), now a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkey. Situated near the village of Kınık in Antalya Province, it served as a major cultural hub for the Lycians, with later influences from Persians, Greeks, and Romans. Acropolis remains date to the 8th century BCE. Learn more on Wikipedia.

• Meaning: "yellow, blond"
• Origin: Ancient Greek
• Usage: Greek (Antiquity)
• Related names: Xanthe (feminine), Xanthus (variant)
• Mythical bearers are kings and warriors in Paleolithic/Pelasgian and Theban lore