Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:From the east; One who excels
A name for the creators of the world, Cadmus will help your little one build a bright future for themselves. The masculine moniker Cadmus is the Latinized form of Greek Kadmos, meaning “one who excels" or "from the east.” In Greek mythology, Cadmus was the son of the Phoenician king Agenor sent on a quest to rescue his sister Europa, who had been abducted by Zeus. Though he failed to find her, Cadmus went on to found the city of Thebes and is said to have introduced the Greek alphabet to the world. Guided by the oracle of Delphi, he followed a cow to its resting place and established a thriving city in Boeotia, becoming its first ruler. Just like their namesake, your little Cadmus will never forget their roots and how they shaped them to take on mighty adventures of their own!

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