| The boy name Xanthos [ syll. xan-(t)hos, xa-nth-os ] is pronounced as ZAEN-THaaS KEY. Xanthos is used chiefly in the German language and it is derived from Old Greek origins. Derived literally from the element 'xanthos' meaning yellow, golden, fair. Xanthos (Old Greek) and Xanthus (Old Greek) are original forms of Xanthos. The name was borne in Greek mythology by various minor characters, and it was also the name of a city in ancient Lycia, which is in modern day Turkey. The name Xanthe (German) is the female form of Xanthos. Xanthos is a rarely used baby name for boys. It is not listed in the top 1000 names. KEY: approx English pronunciation for Xanthos: Z as in "zee (Z.IY)" ; AE as in "at (AE.T)" ; N as in "knee (N.IY)" ; TH as in "theta (TH.EY.T.AH)" ; AA as in "odd (AA.D)" ; S as in "sea (S.IY)"
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