Gender Masculine
Scripts Πάτροκλος(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. pə-TRO-kləs(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Latinized form of the Greek Πάτροκλος (Patroklos) meaning "glory of the father", derived from πατήρ (pater) meaning "father" (genitive πατρός) and κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory". In Greek legend he was one of the heroes who fought against the Trojans. His death at the hands of Hector drew his friend Achilles back into the war.

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Entry updated May 29, 2020