Ariston

Ariston (from Greek: Ἀρίστων) may refer to:

• As an Ancient Greek name:
  • Ariston of Sparta (6th century BC), Eurypontid King of Sparta
  • Ariston of Athens (died circa 424 BC), father of Plato
  • Ariston of Byzantium (fl. 500 BC), tyrant of the city of Byzantium
  • Ariston of Paionia (4th century BC), King of Paionia
  • Ariston (hero), the protagonist of the 1967 historical novel Goat Song
  • Ariston (actor), actor at the Susa weddings

• Modern persons with the name Ariston:
  • Jose Ariston Caslib (21st century), current manager of the Philippine national football team

• Other usages of "Ariston":
  • Ariston, a figure in William Blake's political poetry
  • Ariston, a brand of domestic electrical appliances manufactured by Indesit
  • Ariston organette, metal disc with punched holes (late 1800s) — utilized on several music boxes
  • Ariston Thermo, a company in the thermal comfort sector

See also

• Aristo (disambiguation)