Gender Masculine
Scripts Ἀλκαῖος(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. al-SEE-əs(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀλκαῖος (Alkaios) meaning "strong", derived from ἀλκή (alke) meaning "strength, prowess". This was the name of a 7th-century BC lyric poet from the island of Lesbos.

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Entry updated June 9, 2023