Alcestis - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Alcestis \a-lces-

is of Greek origin. In Euripides' play of the same name, Alcestis descends to Hades in place of her husband, and is then rescued by Hercules.

Alcestis is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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