Male Name
Abdastartus
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
kings
servitude
theophoric names
Writing Systems
𐤏𐤁𐤃𐤏𐤔𐤕𐤓𐤕Phoenician
ἈβδάσταρτοςAncient Greek
Meaning & Etymology
The name Abdastartus originates from the Greek form Ἀβδάσταρτος (Abdastartos), which is derived from the Phoenician name 𐤏𐤁𐤃𐤏𐤔𐤕𐤓𐤕 (ʿAbdʿashtart), meaning 'servant of Ashtoreth'. It combines 𐤏𐤁𐤃 (ʿabd), meaning 'servant, slave', with the name of the goddess Ashtoreth. This name was notably borne by a 10th-century BC king of Tyre, as recorded by the historian Josephus.
Etymology
Original Form:
𐤏𐤁𐤃𐤏𐤔𐤕𐤓𐤕 (ʿAbdʿashtart)
Evolution:
From Phoenician to Greek form Ἀβδάσταρτος (Abdastartos), then to Latin and modern forms.
Source:
Historical linguistics and ancient texts.