Epaminondas - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Epaminondas \e-pami-no

is of Greek origin. Epaminondas was a fourth-century BC military genius who invented fighting in organized units, known as "phalanxes".

Epaminondas 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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