These
names were used in various ancient regions.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Ecgwulf m Anglo-SaxonMeans "sword wolf", from the Old English elements
ecg "edge, blade" and
wulf "wolf". This name was borne by an 8th-century bishop of London.
Ecgwynn f Anglo-SaxonMeans "sword joy" from the Old English elements
ecg "edge, blade" and
wynn "joy." Ecgwynn was the first wife of Edward the Elder (c. 874 – 17 July 924) and the mother of Æthelstan the Glorious, widely considered the first "King of the English."
Ecphantus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Ekphantos. A known bearer of this name was the Greek philosopher Ecphantus the Pythagorean (4th century BC). It is not certain whether he actually existed; some argue that he was actually a character in dialogues written by the Greek philosopher and astronomer Heraclides Ponticus (4th century BC).
Edha f Sanskrit, Indian, Tamil, Hindi, American, Punjabi, Bengali, Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarati, Marathi, Hinduism, Sinhalese, Nepali, TeluguMEANING - "spread, prosper,rise, grow strong, become happy". This is feminine form of Sanskrit word एध/एध्... [
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Edhit m Sanskrit, Hinduism, Hindi, Indian, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Nepali, Fijian, GujaratiName : Edhit एधित... [
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Edhita f Sanskrit, Gujarati, Hindi, Bengali, Indian, Hinduism, Marathi, Indian (Sikh), Nepali, Punjabi, AssameseMEANING - to increase, prosper, grow strong, rise, bless... [
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Edlufu f Anglo-SaxonVariant of
Eadlufu, which meant "blessed love" from the Old English elements
ead "wealth, fortune" and
lufu "love" (related to
leof).
Eeda f Sanskrit, Hindi (Rare), Indian (Modern), Kannada, Hinduism, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Punjabi, Marathi, GujaratiMEANING - praise, commendation
Eeraj m Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Bengali, GujaratiMEANING- "son of wind-god", a Name of lord Hanuman. Here ईर means air, wind-god + ज means born... [
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Eghard m Germanic, AfrikaansThe first element of this name is derived from
ag, an uncertain element for which several etymologies have been proposed. The most widely accepted explanation is that it comes from Proto-Germanic
*agjo meaning "sharp, pointed"... [
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Egica m GothicEgica (c. 610 – 701x703), was the Visigoth King of Hispania and Septimania from 687 until his death. He was the son of Ariberga and the brother-in-law of Wamba.
Eidhin m Old IrishMeaning uncertain, possibly related to Irish
eidheann "ivy", or to the former territory Aidhne.
Eilífr m Old NorseOld Norse variant form of
Æilífr, also a compound of
ei "alone", "sole" or "always" and
lífr "living", "alive".
Eiludd m Old WelshWelsh form of the old Celtic name *
Elujüd- meaning "many lords", from Proto-Celtic *
ėl meaning "second, other; all" and *
jʉð meaning "lord" (Middle Welsh
udd "lord"; compare
Bleiddudd,
Gruffudd,
Maredudd)... [
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Einráði m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
einn "one, alone" and
ráð "advise, counsel, decision" or from Old Norse
einráðr meaning "self-willed".
Eirný f Old Norse, IcelandicCombination of the Old Norse name elements eir "protection; peace; calm; help; mercy; benignity" and
ný "new moon, waxing moon" or
nýr "new; young; fresh".
Eitill m Old NorseFrom Old Norse
eitill meaning "gland" and "a nodule in stone, iron".
Ekʼ f Classic MayanMeans "star", deriving from the Classic Maya element
ek’ ("star").
Ekʼ-naah f Classic MayanMeans "star house", deriving from the Classic Maya elements
ek' ("star") and
na' ("house, structure"). Name borne by a prominent Maya queen of Kaan (fl. 520 CE).
Ekphantos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἔκφαντος
(ekphantos) meaning "shown forth, revealed", which consists of the Greek preposition ἐκ
(ek) meaning "out of" as well as "outside, beyond" and the Greek adjective φαντός
(phantos) meaning "visible"... [
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Ela f Sanskrit, IndianDerived from Sanskrit एला (
elaa) which means "the earth; cardamom".
Elaay m Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism, Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati, Telugu, Nepali, Sinhalese, Marathi, BengaliName - Elaay एलाय ... [
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Elaphia f Ancient GreekAncient Greek name known from various limestone inscriptions in the vicinity of Nevinne, Laodicea Combusta, Phrygia in Asia Minor.... [
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Elemund m GothicElemund (died 548) was king of the Gepids, an East Germanic people, during the first half of the 6th century. He may have been the son of Gunderit, himself son of Ardaric ascended by overthrowing a rival Ardariking branch... [
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Elephantis f Ancient GreekThe name of a Greek Poet who was renowned in classical literature, likely not her real name as taking animal names was common at the time.
Elim m Old IrishMeaning uncertain. This was the name of two High Kings of Ireland.
Elína f Old NorseOld Norse form of the Christian name
Helen. Elína occurs in 'Landnámabók' (in ch. 63) belonging to a daughter of king Burisláv.
Elisav m & f Ancient HebrewVery old and rare Hebrew form of ELIZABETH. ELISHEVA is a more modern form of the same name and usually used for females.
Elysande f GermanicA medieval Germanic name, meaning "temple path," that likely originates from Visigothic elements:
alah, signifying temple or hall, and
sind, denoting path, travel, journey, or way. It is among several variants of the name
Alasind, with alternative spellings such as Elisende, Elisenda, Elysant, Elisent, and Helisent.
Ema f Sanskrit, Indian, Hindi, Hinduism, Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Fijian, Sinhalese, Nepali, Telugu, TamilMEANING - "way, course"... [
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Empedion m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἔμπεδος
(empedos) meaning "steadfast", literally "(firm) on the feet".
Empedokles m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἔμπεδος
(empedos) meaning "stable, steady, steadfast" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Ena f Indian, Sanskrit, Hindi, Gujarati, Hinduism, Marathi, Punjabi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Sinhalese, Nepali, KannadaMEANING - Gazelle (a species of Asian antelope ), shining, variegated... [
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Engelberga f FrankishEngelberga (died between 896 and 901) was the wife of Emperor Louis II and thus Carolingian empress to his death on 12 August 875. As empress, she exerted a powerful influence over her husband. She was probably the daughter of Adelchis I of Parma and a member of one of the most powerful families in the Kingdom of Italy at that time, the Supponids... [
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Englandsfari m Old NorseMeans "one who have travelled to England" in Old Norse. This was a byname, not a proper given name.
Enpap-X m SumerianPossibly one of the earliest names recorded. He was mentioned on a tablet dated 3200-3100 BC. He was one of two Sumerian slaves owned by
Gal-Sal.
Enshakushanna m SumerianPossibly deriving from Sumerian elements
en meaning "dignitary; lord; high priest",
ur-saĝ meaning "hero, warrior" and
an meaning "sky, heaven; the god An". Name of a King of Uruk (c... [
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Entemena m SumerianOf uncertain etymology, possibly deriving in part from the Sumerian element
en, meaning "lord, high priest, dignitary". Name borne by a king of Lagash, notable for being named in the earliest known peace treaty between two kings.
Eodhus m Old IrishMeaning uncertain, possibly contains the Old Irish elements
eó "yew" and either
dos "tree, copse, thicket; protector" or
guss "vigour, strength, force".
Eomer m Anglo-Saxon, Popular CultureFrom Old English
eoh "horse, steed" and #
mære "famous, illustrious, known". Eomer was, according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the great-great-grandfather of
Creoda of Mercia, the first King of Mercia... [
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Eorcengota f Anglo-SaxonIt perhaps means "Genuine Geat", it likely comes from the Ancient Germanic elements
erkan meaning "Genuine" and
gaut meaning "Geat, Goth", referring to the tribes.... [
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Eormengyð f Anglo-SaxonDerived from Old English
eormen "whole, great" and
guð "battle". This name was borne by a daughter of Eormenred of Kent, son of Eadbald, who ruled as King of Kent from 616 until his death in 640.
Eorpweald m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
eorp "dark, dusky; brown" and
weald "powerful, mighty" or "authority, leader". This name was borne by Eorpwald of East Anglia, who succeeded his father Rædwald as King of the East Angles.
Epainetos m Ancient Greek, Biblical GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἐπαινετός
(epainetos) meaning "praised, praiseworthy, laudable", itself a derivative of the Greek noun ἔπαινος
(epainos) meaning "approval, praise, commendation"... [
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Epameinondas m Ancient Greek, GreekDerived in part from Greek επι
(epi) "on, upon, towards" and ἀμείνων
(ameinôn) "better". This was the name of a 4th-century BC Theban statesman and general.
Epandros m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) "upon, on" combined with Greek ανδρος
(andros) "of a man".
Epaphus m Ancient GreekDerived from
ἐπαφή (
epaphe) meaning "touch". This was the name of a son of Zeus and Io in Ancient Greek mythology, who was supposedly conceived by a touch of the god’s hand.
Ephesia f Greek Mythology, Late Roman, Ancient GreekFeminine form of
Ephesius. Also see the Italian form
Efisia. In Greek mythology this was an epithet of the goddess Artemis meaning "of Ephesus", Ephesus being a city in Asia Minor famous for a temple dedicated to her, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Ephippos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἔφιππος
(ephippos) meaning "on horseback, riding, mounted", which consists of Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" and the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse".
Ephippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Ephippos. Known bearers of this name include the Greek comic poet Ephippus of Athens (4th century BC) and the Greek historian Ephippus of Olynthus (4th century BC).
Epichares m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἐπιχαρής
(epichares) meaning "gratifying, agreeable". It consists of Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with either the Greek noun χαρά
(chara) meaning "joy, delight, happiness" or the Greek noun χάρις
(charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see
Chares).... [
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Epicharis f Ancient Greek, French (Rare, Archaic)Derived from Greek ἐπίχαρις
(epicharis) meaning "pleasing, charming". This was the name of a 1st-century Roman freedwoman who was a member of the Pisonian conspiracy against the emperor Nero... [
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Epikles m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek κλεος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Epikrates m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power."
Epiktesis f Ancient GreekMeans "further acquisition, fresh gain" in Greek, from ἐπῐ́
(epi) "in addition" and κτήσις
(ktēsis) "possession, acquisition".
Epikydes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἐπικυδής
(epikydes) meaning "glorious, distinguished", which consists of Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" and the Greek noun κῦδος
(kydos) meaning "glory, renown" (see
Thucydides).
Epilykos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on". The second element is a little bit uncertain, in that there are two possibilities available for it. The first possibility is that it is derived from Greek λυκου
(lykou) "of a wolf", which itself is ultimately derived from Greek λύκος
(lykos) "wolf"... [
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Epimachos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek μαχη
(mache) meaning "battle".
Epimenes m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek μένος
(menos) meaning "power, strength, spirit." Also compare the Greek verb ἐπιμένω
(epimeno) meaning "to stay on, to tarry" as well as "to persist", which is ultimately derived from the aforementioned ἐπί
(epi) combined with the Greek verb μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand".
Epinikos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἐπίνικος
(epinikos) meaning "of victory", which consists of Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" and the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory".
Epiphaneios m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek επιφανεια
(epiphaneia) meaning "appearance, manifestation", which itself is ultimately derived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) "upon, on" combined with Greek φαίνω
(phaino) "to reveal, to shine".
Epiphron m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἐπίφρων
(epiphron) meaning "thoughtful". It consists of Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with 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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Epityches m Ancient GreekFrom Greek
επιτυχία (
epitychia) meaning "successful". This is also the name of a genus of butterflies.
Epixenos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Eporedorix m Old CelticDerived from the Celtic element
epo(s) "horse", combined with
redo "to travel, to run" and
rix "king." The name would thus mean "king of the running horses" - perhaps "king of the cavalry" is a little bit more appropriate... [
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Epponina f Old Celtic, HistoryLikely derived from the Celtic element
epo(s) "horse", and perhaps a derivative of the name of the Brythonic and Gaulish goddess
Epona. Epponina or Eponina was the virtuous wife of the 1st-century Gallo-Roman rebel Julius Sabinus.
Equitius m Ancient RomanMeaning "inhabitant of Aequi", in modern-day Lazio. Famous bearers of this name include Flavius Equitius, a Roman consul, as well as two saints.
Erachar m GermanicDerived from Old High German
êra "honour, respect" combined with Old High German
wachar "vigilant." The second element might also be derived from Old High German
hari "army."
Eraric m Germanic, English, HistoryDerived from Old High German
êra "honour, respect" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." Eraric was the name of a king of the Ostrogoths who had gotten to reign only briefly; he was murdered a few months after being crowned king in 541 AD.
Erasistratus m Ancient GreekErasistratus was one of the first anatomists, studying circulation and the nervous system, and living c. 304-250 BCE.
Eratonassa f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐρατός
(eratos) "lovely, beloved" (compare
Erato) and ἄνασσα
(anassa) "queen, lady" (the feminine form of ἄναξ
(anax) "master, lord").
Ercanald m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Ercanbert m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Ercanbod m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Gothic
biutan "to offer" or Old High German
boto "bid, offer."
Ercanburg f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest." The second element is derived from Gothic
bairgan (
bergan in Old High German) "to keep, to save, to preserve", or from Old High German
burg "fortress."
Ercanfrid m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Old High German
fridu "peace."
Ercanhard m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Ercanhild f GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Old Norse
hildr "battle."
Ercanmar m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Ercanrad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Ercantrud f GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with
þruþ "strength."
Ercanulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Ereleuva f GothicEreleuva was the mother of the Ostrogothic king Theoderic the Great. She is often referred to as the concubine of Theoderic's father, Theodemir, although that Gelasius refers to her as regina ("queen") suggests that she had a prominent social position despite the informality of her union with Theodemir.
Erelieva f Gothic, HistoryDerived from Old High German
era "honour, respect" and Old High German
liob "dear, beloved". Erelieva was the wife of Theodemir, king of the Ostrogoths (in the 5th century AD), and mother of Theodoric the Great.
Ergochares m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἔργον
(ergon) meaning "work, task, deed" combined with either the Greek noun χαρά
(chara) meaning "joy, delight, happiness" or the Greek noun χάρις
(charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see
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Ergoteles m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἔργον
(ergon) meaning "work, task, deed" combined with the Greek noun τέλος
(telos) meaning "purpose, aim, goal" as well as "completion, accomplishment, fulfillment" (see
Aristotle).... [
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Ergotimos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἔργον
(ergon) meaning "work, task, deed" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".... [
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Erigyios m Ancient GreekThe meaning of this name as a whole is not entirely certain. The second element is most likely derived from the Greek adjective γυιός
(guios) or
(gyios) meaning "lame". Also compare the etymologically related Greek noun γυῖον
(guion) or
(gyion) meaning "limb"... [
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Erinna f Ancient GreekErinna was a poet (poetess) on the island of Telos near Rhodes, said to have been a friend and contemporary of Sappho (600 BC), but she probably belonged to the earlier Alexandrian Period. Her poems have been compared to Homer's, but only fragments remain... [
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Eriphyle f Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekMeans "(of a) great nation" in Greek, from the intensive prefix ἐρι-
(eri-) "very, much" combined with φυλή
(phylê) "race, tribe". In Greek mythology this name was borne by the wife of Amphiaraos and daughter of Lysimache and Talaos, king of Argos.
Ermelind f GermanicThe first element in this Germanic name is derived from
erm, which can be a short form of
ermin (see
Erminric) or come from
erin, which in turn comes from Old High German
êra (see
Eraric)... [
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Ermenberga f Germanic, HistoryVariant of
Erminburg. Ermenberga was the daughter of Witteric (a 7th-century king of the Visigoths in Hispania) and wife of Theuderic II (king of Burgundy and Austrasia).
Ermeric m GermanicThe first element in this Germanic name is derived from
erm, which can be a short form of
ermin (see
Erminric) or come from
erin - which in turn comes from Old High German
êra (see
Eraric)... [
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Ermesind f GermanicThe first element in this Germanic name is derived from
erm, which can be a short form of
ermin (see
Erminric) or come from
erin, which in turn comes from Old High German
êra (see
Eraric)... [
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Erminbald m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Erminbert m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Erminburg f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal." The second element is derived from Gothic
bairgan (
bergan in Old High German) "to keep, to save, to preserve", or from Old High German
burg "fortress."
Erminfrid m GermanicMeans "universal peace", derived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Old High German
fridu "peace."
Ermingild m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Gothic
gild "sacrifice."
Ermingund f GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Old High German
gund "war."
Erminhard m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Erminrad m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Erminric m GermanicMeans "universal power", derived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Ermintrud f GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with
þruþ "strength."
Erminulf m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Ernan m Old IrishPossibly derived from Old Irish
éargna "understanding, intelligent" or
íarn "iron".
Erngeat m Anglo-SaxonVariant of
Earngeat, derived from the Old English elements
earn "eagle" and
Geat referring to a member of the North Germanic tribe from present-day Götaland in southern Sweden.
Ersham m Old PersianThis name is for so many time ago and it means a strong man that safe a city
Eruand m Ancient ArmenianDerived from the Ancient Armenian prefix ե- (
e-) added to the Proto-Iranian *raivant meaning “possessing wealth”.
Erwig m GothicErwig (after 642 – 687)) was a king of the Visigoths in Hispania (680–687). According to the 9th-century Chronicle of Alfonso III, Erwig was the son of Ardabast, who had journeyed from the Byzantine Empire to Hispania during the time of Chindasuinth, and married Chindasuinth's niece Goda... [
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Eryxias m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἐρύκω
(eruko) or
(eryko) meaning "to keep in, to curb, to hold back, to restrain" (see
Eryx). This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 7th century BC.
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
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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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Esbern m Old NorseMeaning "godly bear", from the elements áss (heathen god, god, deity) and bjǫrn (bear, wild animal). This name was born by chieftain, royal chancellor and crusader, Esbern Snare, also known as Esbern the Resolute, who is the subject of Danish legend which tells the story of how he built Kalundborg Church.
Esh m Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Indian, Tamil, Telugu, Nepali, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Punjabi, Assamese, Sinhalese, BengaliName: Esh एष ... [
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Esharra-hammat f Ancient AssyrianFrom from Akkadian elements
ešarra (the name of a temple), and
ḫammat meaning "mistress". Possibly means, "In Ešarra, she is mistress". Name of a queen of the Neo-Assyrian empire (c... [
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Eshmunazar m PhoenicianMeaning "Eshmun helps" (Eshmun was a Phoenician god of healing and the tutelary god of Sidon). Name borne by two kings of Sidon.