Aeneas
/ɪˈniːəs/noun
A Trojan hero in Greek and Roman legend, central to Virgil’s Aeneid.
Did you know?The name Aeneas is traditionally connected by ancient scholars to Greek ainos, meaning “praise” or “story,” though the exact origin is uncertain and partly legendary.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Aineías
“The legendary Trojan hero’s name in Greek tradition”
Classical Latin
Latin
Aenēās
“The Roman form of the Trojan hero’s name”
Middle English
English
Eneas
“The hero of classical legend, as known through French and Latin texts”
Modern English
English
Aeneas
“The standard English form of the legendary Trojan hero’s name”