Origin: Greek
Meaning: “yellow, blonde”
Variations, Nicknames and Sound Alikes:
Xan, Xant, Xanth, Xanthos, Zanthus, Zanthos
Xanthus Book Quotes:
“The wife of Xanthus was well born and wealthy but so proud
and domineering withal…”
How Aesop Brought Back His Master’s Wife (1692)
“Ipsilantis sent a deputy Xanthos knew as an honest
bungler.” The Hour of the Bell (2008)
Famous people named Xanthus or its variations
1.Xanthus Russell Smith (1839-1929), American Civil War painter
2.Emmanuel Xanthos (1772-1852), Greek independence leader
Xanthus Middle Names
Xanthus Alexandros
Xanthus Benedikt
Xanthus Georgios
Xanthus Nikolas
Xanthus Serge