Ajax
Ajax is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “eagle, mourner.” Ajax was one of the greatest Greek warriors at Troy, known as Ajax the Great, whose massive shield protected the entire…
how do you pronounce Ajax?
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what does Ajax mean?
The name Ajax means “eagle, mourner.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
Ajax was one of the greatest Greek warriors at Troy, known as Ajax the Great, whose massive shield protected the entire Greek army. Homer portrays him as second only to Achilles in strength and courage, making his name a byword for martial prowess and loyalty.
where does the name Ajax come from?
The only source retrieved for Ajax is a Wiktionary entry for the unrelated computing term AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML), not the given name, so nothing here confirms a Greek mythological derivation or the 'eagle, mourner' meaning given elsewhere.
the history of Ajax
Because the retrieved source is a false match, nothing here supports the Trojan War hero Ajax the Great or any claim about his shield or standing relative to Achilles.
who are famous people named Ajax?
- AFC Ajax (legendary Dutch football club)
- Ajax the Great (hero of Homer's Iliad)
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what names go well with Ajax?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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