Athletes
/ATH-ɫeets/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Athletes is a English name meaning "Likely refers to someone skilled in sports and physical competition; someone who actively participates in athletic endeavors.". The word "Athletes" comes directly from the English plural form of "athlete," which originates from the Greek word "athlētēs" (ἀθλητής) meaning "one who contends for a prize in the games," derived from "athlos" (ἆθλος) meaning "contest, game, feat."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic ATH-ɫeets
IPA ˈæθˌɫits
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ATH-ɫeets. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Athletes
- · None - 'Athletes' is a plural noun
- · not typically used as a personal name.
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