Pausanias

Greek

"relieving sorrow, stopping grief"

Pausanias Origin and Meaning

The name Pausanias is a boy's name meaning "relieving sorrow, stopping grief".

An ancient name with a beautiful meaning, but the sound may be a bit too grand for a modern child to wear. Pausanias was a 2nd-century writer famous for his Description of Greece, a work recounting his observations while travelling in classical Greece. Another historical namesake, Pausanias the Regent, was a significant Spartan regent and a general.