Ajax

The meaning of Ajax is ‘eagle’. It is a name typically given to boys and is of Greek origin. It derives from the Greek word ‘aiastes’ meaning ‘mourner’ or ‘aia’ meaning ‘earth’, ‘land’. This name can be traced back to 2nd century Greece. Ajax was a Greek mythological figure known for being courageous and sturdy. He was known as Ajax the Great and was the grandson of Zeus and son of Telamon. In the 5th century, the Greek play writer, Sophocles, composed a play based on the events of the life of Ajax the Great. In Greek mythology, Ajax is also the name of the son of Oileus and was known as Ajax the Lesser. He was killed by Athena as an act of retaliation for Ajax abducting the Trojan princess, Cassandra.

Gender

Boy

Origin

Greek mythology name

Numerology

A is for accord, the harmony you spread.

J is for joyful, the spirit you spread.

A is for activities, for you have many.

X is for x, the mysterious side of you!

Lucky

Ajax lucky number is 9.

The mission for 9 is to reach its highest state of consciousness, and to help others also achieve this spiritual awareness. 9 is not afraid to transform, and its malleable spirit inspires others to explore their own ranges of motion. Since 9, in many ways, has transcended the physical plane, it must constantly remember to anchor itself.

Ajax in Pop Culture

• Ajax Greek commander in Shakespeare's "Troilus and Cressida"
• Ajax the Lesser Greek mythological hero
• Ajax brand of cleaning products
• Ajax villain from Deadpool
• Ajax member of the gang The Warriors in the movie 'The Warriors"