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POLYCARP
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GENDER: Masculine
USAGE: Ancient Greek (Anglicized)
OTHER SCRIPTS: Πολυκαρπος (Ancient Greek)
PRONOUNCED: PAHL-ee-kahrp (English) [key]
Meaning & History
From the Greek name Πολυκαρπος (Polykarpos), which meant "rich in fruit" from Greek πολυς (polys) "much" and καρπος (karpos) "fruit". Saint Polycarp was a 2nd-century bishop of Smyrna who was martyred by fire.
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