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Ajax

Boy NameGreek Mythology Origin

Meaning

From the Greek name Αιας (Aias), perhaps deriving from Greek αιαστης (aiastes) "mourner" or αια (aia

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Ajax and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Adventure
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Creativity
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Intelligence
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Leadership
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Success

Famous People Named Ajax

Ajax the Lesser

Ajax ( Aias means "of the earth".

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Ajax the Great

Ajax () or Aias (; , Aíantos; archaic ) is a Greek mythological hero, the son of King Telamon and Periboea, and the half-brother of Teucer.

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Ajax (1906 automobile)

The Ajax was a Swiss automobile built from 1906 to 1910.

Ajax (1913 automobile)

The Ajax was a French automobile built by the American Briscoe brothers, Benjamin and Frank, between 1913 and 1919.

Ajax (1921 automobile)

The Ajax was an American assembled 5 seat touring car automobile that never went beyond the prototypical stage.

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Ajax in Other Languages

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