Evander
/ɪˈvændər/noun
In Greek and Roman mythology, Evander was an Arcadian king and culture-bringer associated with the founding traditions of Rome.
Did you know?Virgil’s *Aeneid* portrays Evander as an ally of Aeneas whose son Pallas is killed by Turnus, linking Rome’s legendary origins to a tragic bloodline.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₁su-
“Good or beneficial; the ancient root behind Greek eu-.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
εὔανδρος (Eúandros)
“Good man, formed from eu- “good” and anēr, andros “man.””
Archaic/Classical Greek
Greek
Εὔανδρος (Euandros)
“A personal name meaning “Good Man,” used for the legendary Arcadian king.”
1st Century BCE
Latin
Evander
“The Greek-named Arcadian king presented in Roman legend and literature.”
1st Century BCE
Latin
Evander
“In Virgil’s *Aeneid*, the ruler of Pallanteum who receives Aeneas and supports his war against the Latins.”
Modern English
English
Evander
“A mythological proper name, also used as a modern given name.”