Names that mean philosopher

Naming your baby can be a difficult task. The meaning behind the name you choose will give them clues about who they are, and it's important to find one that fits. The following list will provide you with some great options that have the word Philosopher in their meaning.

1. Boy names that mean philosopher


  1. Academicus The name Academicus is of Latin origin and means "Name of a philosopher".
  2. Anawgoras The name Anawgoras is of Latin origin and means "Name of a Greek philosopher.".
  3. Anaxagoras The name Anaxagoras is of Latin origin and means "Name of a Greek philosopher".
  4. Anaximander The name Anaximander is of Latin origin and means "Name of a Greek philosopher".
  5. Anaximenes The name Anaximenes is of Latin origin and means "Name of a Greek philosopher".
  6. Antisthenes The name Antisthenes is of Latin origin and means "Name of a philosopher".
  7. Apemantus The name Apemantus is of Shakespearean origin and means "The Life of Timon of Athens' A flattering lord, and a churlish philosopher.".
  8. Arasto The name Arasto is of Arabic origin and means "Wise, famous philosopher".
  9. Aristotelis The name Aristotelis is of Greek origin and means "Compound name composed of the ele-ments aristos best and totalis total: hence, totally the best. The name in its variant form, Aristotle, was borne by the famous Greek philosopher 384-322 B.C. who is noted for his works on logic, ethics, politics, and metaphysics".
  10. Arri The name Arri is of Greek origin and means "Diminutive of Aristotle: Superior, best of thinkers. Famous Bearers: ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, and Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis.".
  11. Aryadev The name Aryadev is of Hindi origin and means "Name of a Philosopher".
  12. Ashwaghosh The name Ashwaghosh is of Hindi origin and means "Name of a buddhist philosopher".
  13. Aswaghosh The name Aswaghosh is of Hindi origin and means "Name of a Philosopher".
  14. Carneades The name Carneades is of Latin origin and means "Name of a philosopher".
  15. Eznik The name Eznik is of Armenian origin and means "Name of a fifth century philosopher.".
  16. Filasofa The name Filasofa is of Persian origin and means "Philosopher".
  17. Hippocrates The name Hippocrates is of Greek origin and means "A great philosopher".
  18. Jaymen The name Jaymen is of Hindi origin and means "Victory or ancient philosopher, One who has control over his heart and mind".
  19. Kant The name Kant is of German origin and means "A philosopher".
  20. Naagarjun The name Naagarjun is of Hindi origin and means "An Ancient Philosopher".
  21. Nagarjuna The name Nagarjuna is of Indian origin and means "Borne by a philosopher, metaphysician, and author who lived in the 2nd century Nagarjuna was instrumental in spreading Buddhism throughout India, and the famous Nagarjunakonda monasteries are named in his honor".
  22. Patanjali The name Patanjali is of Indian origin and means "Famous Yoga philosopher".
  23. Pathanjali The name Pathanjali is of Hindi origin and means "Famous Yoga philosopher, The author of Yoga sutras".
  24. Taldhgfn The name Taldhgfn is of Irish origin and means "Diminutive form of Tadhg poet, philoso-pher: hence, little poet, little philosopher The name was Anglicized as Tim".
  25. Valdo The name Valdo is of German origin and means "Variant of Waldo: Powerful, ruler. Famous Bearer: philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1832). Abbreviation of Oswald.".

2. Girl names that mean philosopher


  1. Hakeemah The name Hakeemah is of Arabic origin and means "A sage, philosopher, a physician, a doctor".
  2. Kantimati The name Kantimati is of Indian origin and means "kanti beauty, loveliness The name was borne by the mother of the philosopher Ramanuja".
  3. Maiteryi The name Maiteryi is of Indian origin and means "Borne by one of the wives of the great sage and philosopher Yajnavalkya Katyayani was the name of his other wife".