Kleanthis as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kleanthis

What is the meaning of the name Kleanthis ?

The baby name Kleanthis is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /kleˈanθis/ — KLEE-AN-this (Greek; 'th' as in 'thin').

Kleanthis is Greek in Origin.

Kleanthis is the modern Greek form of ancient Greek Kleanthes (Κλεάνθης), built from kleos “glory, renown” and anthos “flower, blossom.” The compound conveys senses such as “glorious blossom” or “renowned flower,” pairing reputation with natural beauty in the classical Greek style of name formation.

The best-known bearer is Cleanthes of Assos (c. 330–230 BCE), the Stoic philosopher who succeeded Zeno and authored the Hymn to Zeus, securing the name’s literary legacy. Use persisted intermittently through Byzantium and into modern Greece, though it remains uncommon outside Hellenic communities. Variants and transliterations include Kleanthes, Cleanthes, and Kleánthis/Kleánthes; a feminine counterpart appears as Kleanthi, with the rare Anglicized form Cleantha. The name suits families seeking a distinctive Greek classic with an uplifting, nature-inflected meaning.