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Gender Masculine
Scripts Μνησίλοχος(Ancient Greek)
Other Forms FormsMnesilokhos

Meaning & History

The 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". Also compare the name Mneme, which literally means "memory, remembrance" in Greek.

The second element of this name is derived from the Greek noun λόχος (lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army. The word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb λοχάω (lochao) meaning "to lie in wait for, to waylay" as well as "to snare".
Added 7/19/2019 by Lucille