Aristides

ah-RIS-tih-deez; ah-ree-STEE-dees; u-reesh-TEE-dish

Greek

"son of the best"

Aristides Origin and Meaning

The name Aristides is a boy's name meaning "son of the best".

Aristides was an ancient Athenian statesman, nicknamed "the Just" for his honor and integrity. The name has been used in Spanish and Portuguese speaking cultures and has a great meaning for any proud parents. There are several different pronunciations for Aristides, including the classic Greek ah-ree-STEE-dees, the English ah-RIS-tih-deez/em>, and the Portuguese u-reesh-TEE-dish.