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.
Megistodotos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos) combined with the Greek adjective δοτός
(dotos) meaning "given, granted".
Megistokles m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos) combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Megistonous m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos) combined with νοῦς
(nous), which is a contraction of the Greek noun νόος
(noos) meaning "mind".... [
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Megistotimos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μεγιστότιμος
(megistotimos) meaning "most honoured", which consists of the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos) combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Melankomas m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μελαγκόμης
(melankomes) meaning "black-haired". It is a compound word, of which the first element consists of μελανός
(melanos), the genitive of the Greek adjective μέλας
(melas) meaning "black, dark"... [
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Melantho f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from Greek μελανθης
(melanthes) "black". This is the name of several minor figures in Greek mythology. It also occurs in Homer's epic the 'Odyssey' belonging to the favourite maid of Penelope, who is described as "sharp-tongued", and is later hanged alongside the other maids who had lain with Penelope's suitors; she is the sister of
Melanthios, an insolent goatherd killed by Odysseus.
Meleagros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name may possibly be related to the Greek adjective μέλας
(melas) meaning "black, dark". The second element clearly derives from the Greek noun ἀγρός
(agros) "land, field"... [
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Melesandros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun μελησμός
(melesmos) meaning "care, diligence", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μέλω
(melo) meaning "to be an object of care or interest" as well as "to care for, to be interested in".... [
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Melesippos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun μελησμός
(melesmos) meaning "care, diligence", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μέλω
(melo) meaning "to be an object of care or interest" as well as "to care for, to be interested in".... [
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Meletos m Ancient GreekThe meaning of this name is a little bit uncertain. It could have been derived from Greek μελέτη
(melete) "care, attention", but it could also have been derived from Greek μελέτα
(meleta) "resolution, diligence"... [
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Menagoras m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun μήνη
(mene) meaning "moon". The second element is derived from either the Greek verb ἀγορεύω
(agoreuo) meaning "to orate, to speak publicly" or the Greek noun ἀγορά
(agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market, marketplace".
Menaichmos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun μεναίχμης
(menaichmes) meaning "staunch soldier". It is a compound word, of which the first element is either the Greek verb μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" or the Greek noun μένος
(menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force"... [
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Menas m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun μηνάς
(menas) meaning "moon". Also compare the Aeolic and Doric Greek noun μήνα
(mena) meaning "moon".
Menedemos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek μενω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand". The second element is derived from Greek δημος
(demos) meaning "the people"... [
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Menekles m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek μενω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand". The second element is derived from Greek κλεος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Menekrates m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek μενω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand". The second element is derived from Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Menemachos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek μενω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand". The second element is derived from Greek μαχη
(mache) meaning "battle".
Meneos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek μήνη
(mene) meaning "moon". In a broad sense, it can also be interpreted as "monthly".
Meneptolemos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective μενεπτόλεμος
(meneptolemos) meaning "staunch in battle, steadfast", which consists of the Greek verb μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" combined with the Epic Greek noun πτόλεμος
(ptolemos) meaning "war".... [
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Menexenos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek verb μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" or the Greek noun μένος
(menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force"... [
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Menippos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek μενω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand". The second element is derived from Greek ‘ιππος
(hippos) meaning "horse".
Menon m Ancient GreekMenon was the name of several notable Kings, generals, and soldiers in Ancient Greece.
Mestor m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun μήστωρ
(mestor) meaning "adviser, counsellor". In Greek mythology, this was the name of several princes.
Metagenes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μεταγενής
(metagenes) meaning "born after", which consists of Greek μετά
(meta) meaning "after, afterwards" combined with Greek γενής
(genes) meaning "born".... [
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Metrobios m Ancient GreekMeans "life of the mother, mother's life", derived from Greek μήτηρ
(meter) meaning "mother" (genitive μητρός) and βίος
(bios) meaning "life"... [
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Metrodoros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek μητρος
(metros), which is the genitive of Greek μήτηρ
(meter) meaning "mother". The second element is derived from Greek δωρον
(doron) meaning "gift."
Mikythos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μίκυθος
(mikythos) meaning "very small". That word is a diminutive of μικκός
(mikkos), which is the Doric and Ionic Greek form of the adjective μικρός
(mikros) meaning "small, little".
Mirokles m Ancient GreekAncient name meaning "glorious fragrance" with elements (Myron) "sweet fragrance, perfume" and (kleos) "glory" given to someone with a good fragrance.
Mnemon m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μνήμων
(mnemon) meaning "mindful", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun μνήμη
(mneme) meaning "memory, remembrance" (see
Mneme), itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι
(mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of".
Mnesarchos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος
(mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω
(mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι
(mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [
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Mnesarete f Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος
(mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω
(mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι
(mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [
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Mnesikles m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος
(mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω
(mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι
(mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [
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Mnesilochos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος
(mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω
(mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι
(mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [
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Mnesitheos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος
(mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω
(mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι
(mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [
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Moero f Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Μοιρώ
(Moiro) which was derived from either the Greek noun μοῖρα
(moira) meaning "part, portion" as well as "fate, lot, destiny" or the Greek verb μοιράω
(moirao) meaning "to share, to divide, to distribute"... [
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Moirokles m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun μοῖρα
(moira) meaning "part, portion" as well as "fate, lot, destiny" or from the Greek verb μοιράω
(moirao) meaning "to share, to divide, to distribute"... [
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Molon m Ancient GreekMeaning uncertain. This was the name of several ancient Greek figures, including a general of the Seleucid empire.
Monimos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μόνιμος
(monimos) meaning "staying in one's place, stable, steadfast".
Monomachos m Ancient GreekMeans "he who fights alone (in battle)", derived from Greek μόνος
(monos) meaning "single, one, alone" combined with Greek μαχη
(mache) meaning "battle." This name was borne by Constantine IX Monomachos, a Byzantine Emperor from the 11th century AD.
Moschion m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek μοσχίον
(moschion) meaning "young calf, small calf", which is ultimately derived from Greek μόσχος
(moschos) "calf, young bull" combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων
(-ion)... [
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Moschus m Ancient GreekMeans "young shoot or twig; young of an animal (especially a calf)" or "musk" in Ancient Greek.
Mousaios m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective Μουσαῖος
(Mousaios) or Μούσειος
(Mouseios) meaning "of the Muse(s)", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun Μοῦσα
(Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song".
Mousogenes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun Μοῦσα
(Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song" combined with the Greek suffix -γενής
(-genes) meaning "born".
Mousokles m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun Μοῦσα
(Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Myia f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek μυῖα
(myia) meaning "fly" (considered a symbol of audacity or excessive boldness). This was borne by a Pythagorean philosopher who was active around the year 500 BC. According to later tradition, she was one of the daughters of Pythagoras and Theano.
Myro f Ancient GreekPossibly a feminine form of
Myron. This was the name of a poet of the late 3rd and early 4th centuries BC who was from the city of Byzantium. Her name could have been
Moero.
Myrtilos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyAncient Greek name, presumably derived Greek μύρτος
(myrtos) "myrtle". In Greek mythology this name belonged to a son of Hermes and charioteer to Oenomaus.
Myrtis f Ancient Greek, EnglishAncient Greek name derived from μύρτος
(myrtos) meaning "myrtle". This was borne by Myrtis of Anthedon (fl. 6th century BC), an early lyric poet and teacher, who was celebrated for being 'sweet-sounding' and 'clear-voiced' – but also criticized for being over-competitive with fellow poets... [
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Nabis m Ancient Greek, HistoryThe name of the last king of an independent Sparta, who reigned from 207 BC until his assassination in 192 BC.
Naos m Astronomy, Ancient GreekFrom Ancient Greek
ναύς meaning "ship". It is a traditional name of the star Zeta Puppis. The star originally belonged to the former constellation
Argo Navis, depicting the mythical ship of the Argonauts, but the ship has now been divided into three distinct constellations, with Puppis representing the stern of the ship.
Nausimachos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ναῦς
(naus) meaning "ship" combined with Greek μαχη
(mache) meaning "battle".
Nausinikos m Ancient GreekMeans "victorious ship", derived from Greek ναῦς
(naus) "ship" combined with Greek νικη
(nike) "victory".
Neaira f Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekMeans "new rising" from Greek νέος
(neos) meaning "new, fresh" as well as "young, youthful" and αἴρω
(airo) "lift, raise up". In Greek mythology this name belonged to a nymph of Thrinakia, a mythical island, who was loved by the sun god Helios... [
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Neandros m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from Greek νέος
(neos) meaning "young, youthful" as well as "new, fresh". The second element is derived from Greek ανδρος
(andros) meaning "of a man"... [
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Nearchos m Ancient GreekDerived from the elements the first being νέος (
neos) "new" and the second is either derived from Greek αρχος (
archos) "master" or from Greek αρχη (
arche) "origin, source".
Neobule f Ancient Greek (Latinized), LiteratureFrom Greek Νεοβούλη
(Neoboule), which meant "new decision" from Greek νέος
(neos) meaning "new" and βούλομαι
(boulomai) "to will, to wish, to prefer". This was used by the 7th-century BC Greek poet Archilochus.
Neokles m Ancient GreekMeans "new glory" in Ancient Greek, from the elements
neos "new" and
kleos "glory".
Neophron m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from Greek νέος
(neos) meaning "young, youthful" as well as "new, fresh". 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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Neoris f Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek νεώρεον (
neoreon) meaning "to be overseer of a dockyard".
Nestorios m Ancient GreekExtended form of
Nestor. This was borne by a 5th-century Christian theologian who was condemned as a heretic at the Council of Ephesus (431).
Nicarete f Ancient Greek (Latinized)From the Greek name Νικαρέτη
(Nikarete) which was derived from Greek νικη
(nike) "victory" and αρετη
(arete) "virtue, excellence". This belonged to a 4th-century BC Megarian philosopher and a 5th-century AD Byzantine saint.
Nicephorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)Latinized form of
Nikephoros. Saint Nicephorus I (c. 758 - 829) was a Greek Orthodox theologian, historian, and patriarch of Constantinople (806–815) whose chronicles of Byzantine history and writings in defense of Byzantine veneration of icons provide data otherwise unavailable on early Christian thought and practice.
Nicocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Nikokles. This name was borne by two kings from the island of Cyprus: one was a king of Paphos (4th century BC), the other was a king of Salamis (4th century BC).
Nicque m & f Ancient GreekThe origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) From the Latin “moneō”, which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*moneō”, meaning “warn, advise, remind”... [
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Nikagoras m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek νικη
(nike) meaning "victory". The second element is either derived from Greek αγορευω
(agoreuo) "to orate, to speak publicly" or from Greek αγορα
(agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market".
Nikainetos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός
(ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy"... [
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Nikaios m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective νικαῖος
(nikaios) meaning "of victory, belonging to victory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory".
Nikarchos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek νικη
(nike) "victory". The second element is either derived from Greek αρχος
(archos) "master" or from Greek αρχη
(arche) "origin, source".
Nikas m Ancient Greek, Lithuanian, Russian (Rare)Derived either from the active present tense of the Greek verb νικάω
(nikao) meaning "to win, to conquer, to prevail" or from the accusative plural of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory".... [
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Nikasagoras m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasiboulos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasichares m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasichoros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasidamos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasidikos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasikles m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasikrates m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasilaos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasimachos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasimenes m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasios m Ancient GreekThere are several possibilities for the etymology of this name, which are all related to each other.... [
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Nikasipolis f Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasippos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikasitimos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [
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Nikator m Ancient Greek, HistoryDerived from νικάτωρ
(nikator), which is the Doric Greek form of νικήτωρ
(niketor) meaning "winner, conqueror". The latter word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb νικάω
(nikao) meaning "to win, to conquer, to prevail".... [
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Nikeratos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek adjective ἐρατός
(eratos) meaning "lovely" (see
Erato).
Nikesermos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory"... [
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Nikesias m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory".... [
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Nikesiboulos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory"... [
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Nikesidemos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory"... [
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Nikesidikos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory"... [
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Nikesikrates m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory"... [
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Nikesiphon m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory"... [
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Nikesipolis f Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory"... [
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Nikesippos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης
(nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory"... [
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Nikippos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with Greek ‘ιππος
(hippos) meaning "horse".
Nikoboulos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective νικόβουλος
(nikoboulos) meaning "prevailing in the council", which consists of the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun βουλή
(boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [
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Nikochares m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with either the Greek noun χαρά
(chara) meaning "joy, delight, happiness" or the Greek noun χάρις
(charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see
Chares).
Nikokreon m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun κρέων
(kreon) meaning "king" (also see
Kreon).
Nikolochos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" 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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Nikomenes m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory". The second element is derived from either the Greek verb μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" or the Greek noun μένος
(menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force".
Nikophon m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun φωνή
(phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".
Nikoteles m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun τέλος
(telos) meaning "purpose, aim, goal" as well as "completion, accomplishment, fulfillment" (see
Aristotle).
Nikotimos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Nymphis m Ancient GreekA masculine form of
Nympha. Nymphis (fl. about 250 BC), the son of Xenagoras of Heraclea, wrote a work on Alexander the Great and his successors in 24 books.
Nymphius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Νύμφιος
(Nymphios), a masculine derivative of
Nymphe (see
Nympha). Nymphios (literally "bridegroom" in Greek) is also a title applied to Jesus by Orthodox Christians.
Nysos m Ancient GreekNysos is the name of a Mountain which is ruled by Dionysos. Nysos can be viewed as the Masculine term for Nysa.
Oenanthe f Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Oinanthe. A known bearer of this name was the Egyptian Greek noblewoman Oenanthe of Egypt (3rd century BC), who was a prominent member of the Ptolemaic court.
Oinanthe f Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun οἰνάνθη
(oinanthe) meaning "inflorescence of the grapevine" as well as "vine" and "dropwort".... [
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Oinophilos m Ancient GreekMeans "lover of wine", derived from Greek οινος
(oinos) meaning "wine" combined with Greek φιλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover".
Olorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the name Ὄλορος
(Oloros), of which the meaning and origin is uncertain. It might be a hellenized Thracian name, since the name was borne by a Thracian king from the 5th century BC... [
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Olyntheus m Ancient GreekDerived from either the Greek noun ὀλύνθη
(olynthe) meaning "wild fig tree" or the Greek noun ὄλυνθος
(olynthos) meaning "fruit of the wild fig tree".... [
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Onesas m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ὄνησις
(onesis) meaning "use, profit, advantage". This name is etymologically related to
Onesimos (see
Onesimus).
Onomakles m Ancient GreekDerived from the elements (onoma) ''name'' and (kleos) ''glory'' which means ''glorious name''.
Onomarchos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Attic Greek noun ὄνομα
(onoma) meaning "name" combined with the Greek noun ἀρχός
(archos) meaning "leader, ruler".
Onomastos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ὀνομαστός
(onomastos) meaning "named" as well as "famous, of note, notable". It is ultimately derived from the Greek noun ὄνομα
(onoma) meaning "name".
Ophelandros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ὄφελος
(ophelos) meaning "help" as well as "advantage" and "gain, profit". The second element is derived from Greek ανδρος
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Ophelime f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ὠφέλιμος
(ophelimos) meaning "helping, aiding, useful, beneficial".
Opora f Ancient GreekMeans "autumn, end of summer; fruit", or figuratively "summer-bloom, the bloom of youth" in Ancient Greek. This was the name of a minor goddess connected to fruit, the harvest, the wine harvest, and the season of autumn.
Optimus m Ancient Roman, Ancient Greek (Latinized), Popular CultureMeans "excellent" in Ancient Latin. Its etymology is uncertain. It can derive from the Greek root
opti- meaning 'light, sight'. Another possible etimology is from Ancient Latin
optàre "to choose, to desire" with the meaning of "the chosen one, the superior one"... [
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Orsippos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is uncertain. It might possibly be derived from ὄρσω
(orso), the future case of the Greek verb ὄρνυμι
(ornymi) meaning "to awaken, to arouse" as well as "to raise, to excite" and "to stir up"... [
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Orsippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Orsippos. A notable bearer of this name was the Greek runner Orsippus of Megara. He was not only the first to run naked in the Olympic Games, but also the first to win it naked (in 720 BC).
Orthagoras m Ancient GreekThere are three possible meanings for this name: "to speak loudly at the assembly", "righteous speaker" and "righteous assembly".... [
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Oxymachos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ὀξύς
(oxys) meaning "sharp, keen, pointed" as well as "quick, swift" combined with the Greek noun μάχη
(mache) meaning "battle".
Oxymenes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ὀξύς
(oxys) meaning "sharp, keen, pointed" as well as "quick, swift" combined with the Greek noun μένος
(menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force".
Oxythemis m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ὀξύς
(oxys) meaning "sharp, keen, pointed" as well as "quick, swift" combined with the Greek noun θέμις
(themis) meaning "law of nature, divinely ordained justice, that which is laid down" (see
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Palaimon m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek verb παλαιμονέω
(palaimoneo) meaning "to wrestle, to fight", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb παλαίω
(palaio) meaning "to wrestle"... [
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Pamphile f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyFeminine form of
Pamphilos. This was the name of a legendary woman who invented silk weaving on the Greek island of Kos. A historic bearer was Pamphile of Epidaurus, a 1st-century historian who was much esteemed in antiquity for her
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Panaitios m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective παναίτιος
(panaitios) meaning "cause of all, to whom all the guilt belongs". It is a compound word, of which the first element consists of πᾶν
(pan), the neuter singular of Greek πᾶς
(pas) meaning "all, every, each"... [
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