Androcles - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Androcles \a-nd-ro

is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "glorious man". Latin mythology: Androcles was a Christian and a mild-mannered slave who once removed a thorn from a lion's paw. When Androcles was later tossed into an arena to face the traditional band of ravenous lions, he encountered the same lion which set him free. G.B. Shaw later used this tale for a play about Christian faith.

Androcles has 1 variant form: Androclus.

Baby names that sound like Androcles are Andres, Andros, Andries and Andrewes.

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

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