This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is "ancient greek".
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Eryximachos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἐρύκω
(eruko) or
(eryko) meaning "to keep in, to curb, to hold back, to restrain" (see
Eryx)... [
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Eryxo f Ancient Greek, HistoryThought to be derived from the Greek verb ἐρεύγομαι
(ereugomai) meaning "to disgorge, blurt out, belch out" (and presumably cognate with
Eryx, the name of the eponymous hero of Mount Eryx, a volcano in Sicily)... [
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Eteander m Ancient Greek (Latinized), HistoryLatinized form of the given name Ἐτέανδρος
(Eteandros). This was the name of a king of the city-kingdom of Paphos (located on the Greek island of Cyprus), who lived in the early 7th century BC... [
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Eteonikos m Ancient GreekMeans "true victory", derived from Greek ἐτεός
(eteos) "true, genuine, real" combined with Greek νικη
(nike) "victory".
Ethelandros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from the Greek verb ἐθέλω
(ethelo) meaning "to be willing" as well as "to wish", which is closely related to the Greek verb θέλω
(thelo) meaning "to will" as well as "to wish, to desire"... [
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Euaeon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Εὐαίων
(Euaion) which meant "happy in life". This name was borne by one of the students of Plato.
Euagoras m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek verb εὐαγορέω
(euagoreo) meaning "to praise formally", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek verb ἀγορεύω
(agoreuo) meaning "to orate, to speak publicly".... [
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Euainetos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek εὐαίνετος
(euainetos) meaning "much-extolled", itself from the elements ευ
(eu) "good" and αἰνετός
(ainetos) "praiseworthy".
Euanthes m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from Greek εὐανθής
(euanthês) meaning "blooming, flowery". It is the masculine equivalent of
Euanthe. This name occurs in the 'Odyssey' belonging to the father of Maron, a priest of Apollo at Ismarus in Thrace.
Euboulos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὔβουλος
(euboulos) meaning "well-advised, prudent", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun βουλή
(boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [
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Euchares m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐχαρής
(euchares), which is a rare variant of the Greek adjective εὔχαρις
(eucharis) meaning "charming, gracious" (see
Eucharis).
Eudamos m Ancient GreekDoric Greek form of
Eudemos, because it contains δᾶμος
(damos), which is the Doric Greek form of δῆμος
(demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land".... [
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Eudemos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun δῆμος
(demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land".
Eudemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Eudemos. Notable bearers of this name include the Greek philosopher Eudemus of Rhodes (4th century BC) and a general of Alexander the Great (4th century BC).
Euhemeros m Ancient GreekGreek name meaning "bright, happy", literally "of a fine day" or "of a prosperous day", derived from εὖ
(eu) "well" and ἡμέρα
(hemera) "day"... [
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Eukarpos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὔκαρπος
(eukarpos) meaning "fruitful", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun καρπός
(karpos) meaning "fruit".
Eukleia f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun εὔκλεια
(eukleia) meaning "good repute, glory", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory"... [
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Eukles m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ευ
(eu) "good, well" combined with Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory". Also compare
Eukleides (see
Euclid).
Eukrates m Ancient GreekMeans "power of good", derived from Greek ευ
(eu) "good, well" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) "power."
Eulalos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὔλαλος
(eulalos) meaning "sweetly-speaking", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" and the Greek adjective λάλος
(lalos) meaning "talkative, babbling, loquacious".... [
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Eumachos m Ancient GreekMeans "good battle", derived from Greek ευ
(eu) "good, well" combined with Greek μαχη
(mache) "battle".
Eumetis f Ancient GreekFrom the Greek adjective εὔμητις
(eumetis) meaning "wise, prudent, of good counsel", a word composed of εὖ
(eu) "good" and μῆτις
(metis) "wisdom, advice, counsel, skill"... [
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Eumolpos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὔμολπος
(eumolpos) meaning "sweetly singing", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" and the Greek noun μολπή
(molpe) meaning "song, dance".
Euneike f Ancient GreekMost likely a variant form of
Eunike (see
Eunice). However, it is also possible that this name is an independent name on its own, in which case it is derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek νείκη
(neike) meaning "quarrel, wrangle, strife", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb νεικέω
(neikeo) meaning "to quarrel, to wrangle with".... [
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Eunomos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὔνομος
(eunomos) meaning "under good laws, well-ordered". It consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun νόμος
(nomos) meaning "usage, custom, law, ordinance" (see
Eunomia).
Eunous m Ancient GreekMeans "a good mind", derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek νοῦς
(nous) meaning "mind".
Eunus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Eunous. This name was borne by a Syrian slave from the 2nd century BC, who was the leader of the slave uprising in the First Servile War.
Eupeithes m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐπειθής
(eupeithes) meaning "ready to obey, obedient", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek verb πείθω
(peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)".... [
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Euphantos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ευ
(eu) "good, well" combined with Greek φαντός
(phantos) "visible". The latter element is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω
(phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
Eupheme f Ancient GreekAlternate form of
Euphemia. The name of an Ancient Greek personification of praise, acclamation, and shouts of triumph. She was likely one of the younger Charites... [
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Euphron m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις
(phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω
(phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [
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Euphronios m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις
(phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω
(phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [
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Eupleios m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐύπλειος
(eupleios) meaning "well-filled", which is derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" and Greek πλεῖος
(pleios) or πλέως
(pleos), which both mean "full, filled"... [
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Euploia f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek εὔπλοια
(euploia) meaning "a fair voyage", which is derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" and Greek πλόος
(ploos) meaning "sailing, voyage" (see
Euploos)... [
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Euploion m Ancient GreekEssentially means "good ship", derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek πλοῖον
(ploion) meaning "floating vessel, ship, boat".
Euploos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek εὔπλοος
(euploos) meaning "good sailing" or "a fair voyage", which is derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek πλόος
(ploos) meaning "sailing, voyage"... [
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Eupolemos m Ancient Greek, Biblical GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐπόλεμος
(eupolemos) meaning "good at war, successful in war", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun πόλεμος
(polemos) meaning "war, battle"... [
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Eupolis m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun εὔπολις
(eupolis) meaning "abounding in cities", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun πόλις
(polis) meaning "city".... [
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Eupompos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὔπομπος
(eupompos) meaning "well-conducting", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek verb πομπεύω
(pompeuo) meaning "to conduct, to escort"... [
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Eurycles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Eurykles. Known bearers of this name include the Olympic victor Eurycles of Laconia (6th century BC) and the Spartan ruler Gaius Julius Eurycles (1st century BC).
Eurykles m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Eurykrates m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun κράτος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Euryleon m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun λέων
(leon) meaning "lion". This name was borne by a Spartan tyrant of Selinus, who lived in the 6th century BC.... [
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Eurylochos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun λόχος
(lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [
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Eurymedes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek verb μήδομαι
(medomai) meaning "to think, to plan, to plot".
Eurymenes m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρυμενής
(eurymenes) meaning "broad and strong", which consists of the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun μένος
(menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force".... [
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Euryphon m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun φωνή
(phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".... [
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Eurypon m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyThis name was most notably borne by a king of Sparta, after whom the Eurypontid dynasty was named. It is not quite clear whether he is a historical person, or whether he is fully mythological. If the former applies, then he is thought to have lived in the 9th century BC.... [
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Euryptolemos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Epic Greek noun πτόλεμος
(ptolemos) meaning "war".
Eurysthenes m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, HistoryDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun σθένος
(sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength". This name was borne by a Spartan king from the 10th century BC.... [
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Eurytimos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Euthydemos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is probably derived from Greek εὐθύς
(euthys) meaning "straight, direct" as well as "immediately, at once, right away". However, a derivation from Greek εὐθής
(euthes) meaning "righteous, upright" is also possible... [
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Euthykles m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is probably derived from Greek εὐθύς
(euthys) meaning "straight, direct" as well as "immediately, at once, right away". However, a derivation from Greek εὐθής
(euthes) meaning "righteous, upright" is also possible... [
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Euthykritos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is probably derived from the Greek adjective εὐθύς
(euthys) meaning "straight, direct" as well as "immediately, at once, right away". However, a derivation from the Greek adjective εὐθής
(euthes) meaning "righteous, upright" is also possible... [
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Euthymenes m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is probably derived from Greek εὐθύς
(euthys) meaning "straight, direct" as well as "immediately, at once, right away". However, a derivation from Greek εὐθής
(euthes) meaning "righteous, upright" is also possible... [
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Euxenos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὔξενος
(euxenos) meaning "kind to strangers, hospitable", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Evagrius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Εὐάγριος
(Euagrios), which was derived from Greek εὔαγρος
(euagros) meaning "lucky in the chase, blessed with success".
Exainetos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek preposition ἐξ
(ex) meaning "out of" as well as "outside, beyond" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός
(ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy". The latter word is ultimately derived from the Greek noun αἴνη
(aine) meaning "praise, fame" (see
Aeneas).... [
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Glaukias m Ancient Greek, HistoryAncient Greek form of the Roman cognomen
Glaucia. Glaukias (ruled 335 – c. 302 BC) was a ruler of the Taulantian kingdom which dominated southern Illyrian affairs in the second half of the 4th century BC.
Glaukippos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek γλαυκός
(glaukos), which can mean "blue-grey, bluish grey" as well as "gleaming, bright". Also compare the given name
Glaukos (see
Glaucus)... [
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Glaukon m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek γλαυκός
(glaukos), which can mean "blue-grey, bluish grey" as well as "gleaming, bright". Also compare the given name
Glaukos (see
Glaucus).
Glaukothea f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek γλαυκός
(glaukos) meaning "gleaming, blue-grey" and θεά
(thea) "goddess". This name was borne by the mother of the 4th-century BC Greek statesman
Aeschines.
Glykanthis f Ancient GreekMeans "sweet blossom" from Greek γλυκυς
(glykys) "sweet" and ανθος
(anthos) "flower, blossom".
Glykera f Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective γλυκερός
(glykeros) meaning "sweet". This is the name of a character from the comedy
Perikeiromene (c. 314 BC) by the Greek playwright Menander, as well as the name of a former love of the Greek painter Pausias (4th century BC), of whom he had made a portrait.
Gnome f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek γνώμη
(gnome) meaning "opinion; intent, purpose, resolve; means of knowing; thought, judgment, intelligence".
Gnosis m Ancient GreekMeans "knowledge" in Greek. The inscription
Gnosis epoesen "Gnosis created" appears on the Stag Hunt mosaic (c. 300 BCE; found in a wealthy home in ancient Macedonia), which may indicate that the author was named Gnosis or possibly refers to an abstract pronoun, since
gnosis is also the Greek word for knowledge (one scholar, for example, thinks it should be read as "
Apelles' Knowledge Made It")... [
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Gordias m Ancient GreekMeans "city" from Phrygian Gordum. This was the name of at least two members of the royal house of Phrygia.
Gorgias m Ancient GreekGorgias (c. 485 – c. 380 BC) was a Greek sophist, philosopher and rhetorician.
Gorgidas m Ancient GreekMeans "son of Gorgias/Gorgos" in Greek, derived from the name
Gorgias or
Gorgos combined with ίδας
(idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης
(ides).... [
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Gorgippos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek adjective γοργός
(gorgos) meaning "grim, fierce, terrible" or the Greek verb γοργεύω
(gorgeuo) meaning "to move rapidly, to hasten"... [
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Gorgo f Ancient Greek, HistoryMost likely derived from Greek γοργός
(gorgos) meaning "grim, fierce, terrible". However, it's also possible that the name is derived from the Greek verb γοργεύω
(gorgeuō) meaning "to move rapidly, to hasten", which itself is related to the Greek noun γοργία
(gorgia) meaning "agility, nimbleness, mobility"... [
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Gorgonios m Ancient GreekThis name derives from the Ancient Greek “gorgos (γοργώ)”, meaning “dreadful, terrible, terrifying, very ugly, like a gorgon, relating to Gorgon”. ... [
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Gorgos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from either the Greek adjective γοργός
(gorgos) meaning "grim, fierce, terrible" or the Greek verb γοργεύω
(gorgeuo) meaning "to move rapidly, to hasten". Also compare the Greek verb γοργόομαι
(gorgoomai) meaning "to be spirited".
Gylippos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a bit uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Greek γύλιος
(gylios), the name for a long-shaped pouch or knapsack that Greek soldiers used for carrying their food supplies (see
Gylon)... [
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Gylon m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from Greek γύλιος
(gylios), the name for a long-shaped pouch or knapsack that Greek soldiers used for carrying their food supplies.... [
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Habron m Ancient GreekAncient Greek name, apparently derived from Greek ἁβρός
(habros) which meant "graceful, delicate, pretty". (Compare the first element in
Abrocomas.)
Habronike f Ancient GreekMeans "splendid victory", derived from the Greek elements ἁβρός
(habros) meaning "splendid" (a chiefly poetic word which also meant "graceful, delicate, pretty" when used to describe women) and νίκη
(nike) "victory".
Habrosyne f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek αβρος
(habros) "delicate, refined" and συνη
(syne) "joined with, perceived with".
Hadeia f Ancient GreekFrom ἁδεῖα
(hadeia), the Doric Greek form of the adjective ἡδεῖα
(hedeia) meaning "pleasant" (feminine form of ἡδύς
(hedys)). This name was borne by a sister-in-law of
Lysimachus, one of the Diadochi of Alexander the Great.
Harmoxenos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun ἅρμα
(harma) meaning "chariot" or the Greek verb ἁρμόζω
(harmozo) meaning "to join, to fit together". Also compare the related Greek nouns ἁρμή
(harme) and ἁρμός
(harmos), which both mean "joining, junction".... [
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Hedone f Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekMeans "pleasure" in Greek. In Greek mythology, Hedone is personified as a goddess of pleasure, enjoyment and delight, as the daughter born from the union of
Eros (personification of love) and
Psyche (personification of the soul)... [
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Hegelochos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [
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Hegemachos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [
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Hegemon m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἡγεμών
(hegemon) meaning "leader" as well as "guide" and "commander, chief, ruler". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry".... [
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Hegesandros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [
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Hegesianax m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command" (ultimately derived from ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", closely related to ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry") and ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, king".
Hegesias m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide"... [
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Hegesikles m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [
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Hegesileos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [
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Hegesilochos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry".... [
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Hegesimachos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [
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Hegesippos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [
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Hegesipyle f Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [
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Hegesistratos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [
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Hegestratos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry"... [
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Hekateros m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek ἑκατερίς
(hekateris), the name of a type of rustic dance which involved quickly moving hands. It has also been suggested that this may be a corruption of Greek ἑκ Δώρου
(ek Dorou) meaning "of Doros", or may mean "each of two".
Hekatodoros m Ancient GreekThe first element is derived from either Greek
ἑκατόν (
hekaton) meaning "hundred", or from the name of the goddess
Hecate. The second element derives from
δωρον (
doron) meaning "gift", giving this name the meaning of either "gift of Hecate" or "one hundred gifts".
Hekatomnos m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hecate combined with an element that derives from either
ὄμνυμι (
omnumi) meaning "to swear, to take an oath", or
μιμνήσκω (
mimnesko) meaning "to remind, remember; to give heed to".
Hekatonymos m Ancient GreekThe first element is derived from either Greek
ἑκατόν (
hekaton) meaning "hundred", or from the name of the goddess
Hecate. The second element derives from
ονομα (
onoma) meaning "name".
Heliko f Ancient GreekFrom Greek ἕλιξ
(helix) meaning "twisted, curved, spiral-shaped" (genitive ἑλικός
(helikos)).
Heliokles m Ancient GreekMeans "glorious sun", derived from Greek ἥλιος
(helios) "sun" combined with Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory."
Hellanis f Ancient GreekDoric Greek variant of Ἑλληνίς
(Hellenis), an Attic Greek vocabulary word meaning "Greek woman", the feminine form of Ἕλλην
(Hellen) (see
Ellada).
Herastratos m Ancient GreekMeans "army of Hera", derived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun στρατός
(stratos) meaning "army".
Hermaia f Ancient GreekFeminine form of
Hermaios. In ancient Greece, Hermaia was also the name of several annual festivals that were held in honour of the god Hermes.
Hermarchos m Ancient GreekMeans "Hermes is my master" or "Hermes is my origin", derived from the name of the god
Hermes and either Greek ἀρχός
(archos) meaning "master, leader" or ἀρχή
(arche) meaning "origin, source".
Hermesilochos m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun λόχος
(lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [
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Hermippos m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse".
Hermodike f Ancient GreekFeminine form of
Hermodikos. This was the name of a daughter of king Agamemnon of Cyme, who later became the wife of king Midas of Phrygia (8th century BC).
Hermodikos m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun δίκη
(dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage".
Hermodoros m Ancient GreekMeans "gift of Hermes", derived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun δῶρον
(doron) meaning "gift".
Hermodotos m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek adjective δοτός
(dotos) meaning "given, granted".
Hermokles m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Hermolochos m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun λόχος
(lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [
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Hermolykos m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with either the Greek noun λύκος
(lykos) meaning "wolf" or the Greek noun λύκη
(lyke) meaning "light" as well as "morning twilight".
Hermophantos m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek adjective φαντός
(phantos) meaning "visible", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω
(phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
Hermophilos m Ancient GreekMeans "friend of Hermes", derived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover".