Where does “Arius” come from?
Arius is derived from Latin Arius, from Ancient Greek Ἄρειος, from the god Ἄρης, ultimately from Ancient Greek ἀρή meaning ruin or bane.
Ancestry of “Arius”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Latin | Arīus | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Ἄρειος | devoted to Ares; pertaining to Ares |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | Ἄρης | Ares; the planet Mars; {{l|en|Ares}} |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἀρή | bane, ruin |