What is the origin of the name Icarus?

Icarus is a Masculine name from Ancient Greek (European).

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Icarus

Q: What does the name Icarus mean?

follower, one who comes after. Icarus is famed in Greek mythology for flying too close to the sun with wax wings made by his father Daedalus, leading to his fatal fall.

Ik-uh-rus · /ˈɪkərəs/

MasculineAncient GreekEuropeanUncommon

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Meaning

follower, one who comes after

Legacy

Icarus is famed in Greek mythology for flying too close to the sun with wax wings made by his father Daedalus, leading to his fatal fall.

Known for

The name's association with a cautionary myth limits its general adoption, making it recognized but rarely chosen for children.

flight

The images that carry it

☀️

The sun directly relates to Icarus's downfall, as his wings melted when he flew too close to it.

🕊️

This bird represents flight and the aspiration to soar, central to Icarus's story of trying to escape by air.

🪶

A feather symbolizes the wings Icarus used, crafted from feathers and wax, essential to his attempted escape.

🌊

The sea signifies where Icarus fell after his wings failed, specifically the Icarian Sea named after him.

What it asks of you

Moral

Consider the limits of your ambition.

Character

Embodies a spirit of daring and exploration.

Mindset

Approaches challenges with bold, often reckless, zeal.

Wander further

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