Gender Masculine
Scripts Σέλευκος(Ancient Greek)

Meaning & History

Latinized form of the Greek name Σέλευκος (Seleukos), of unknown meaning. It is possibly related to λευκός (leukos) meaning "bright, white". This was the name of one of Alexander the Great's generals, who established the Seleucid Empire in western Asia after Alexander's death.

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Entry updated April 23, 2024