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Gender Masculine
Usage Ancient Greek
Scripts Ἐπίκουρος(Ancient Greek)
Other Forms FormsEpicurus (latinized form)
Meaning & History
Derived from the Greek noun ἐπίκουρος (epikouros) meaning "helper, ally".This name was borne by an ancient Greek philosopher from the 3rd century BC. He is better known under Epicurus, the latinized form of his name.