Gender Masculine
Scripts Ἀλκείδης(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. al-THEE-dhehs(European Spanish) al-SEE-dhehs(European Spanish)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Latinized form of Greek Ἀλκείδης (Alkeides), derived from ἀλκή (alke) meaning "strength, prowess" and the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides). This was another name for the hero Herakles.

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VariantAlkeides(Greek Mythology)
Other Languages & CulturesAlcide(French) Alcide(Italian)

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Entry updated June 9, 2023