About Socrates
The name "Socrates" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "sōkratēs," which means "power of the whole" or "master of life." It is a combination of the Greek words "sōs" meaning "whole" and "kratos" meaning "power" or "rule." Socrates was a renowned philosopher in ancient Greece, known for his Socratic method of questioning and his pursuit of wisdom and truth. The name "Socrates" reflects his intellectual prowess and his commitment to understanding the world around him.
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Most individuals with the name Socrates are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 37.50% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Socrates in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Socrates using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.