This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is Ancient Greek.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Aberkios Αβέρκιος m Ancient Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)Of unknown origin and meaning. This name was borne by a 2nd-century saint of Phrygia in Asia Minor, a bishop and wonderworker of Hieropolis who is the subject (and probable author) of an early Christian inscription.
Abreas m Ancient GreekIn the siege of the city of the Malli in 325 BC, he, Peucestas and Leonnatus were the only ones who could follow Alexander the Great as he jumped into the city from the walls during a sally, just before the ladders of the attackers collapsed.
Acanthus m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Άκανθος
(Akanthos), which is derived from Greek ακανθος
(akanthos), the name of a plant with large spiny leaves. The plant ultimately derives its name from Greek ακη
(ake) "thorn, point" and Greek ανθος
(anthos) "flower, blossom"... [
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Achaios Ἀχαιός m Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekThe meaning of this name is a little uncertain; it may have been derived from Greek αχος
(achos) meaning "grief, pain, woe" (also see
Achilles). It is also interesting to note that there is the Greek word
achaia, which was an epithet of the Greek goddess
Demeter... [
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Acusilaus Ἀκουσίλαος m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀκουσίλαος
(Akousilaos), which might be derived from ἄκουσις
(akousis) "hearing" or ἀκούω
(akouô) "to hear, to listen to" combined with λαός
(laos) "people"... [
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Adamantius Αδαμάντιος m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Adamantios. This was borne by the 3rd-century Christian theologian Origenes Adamantius, who acquired the nickname because of his "character of steel", evidenced by severe ascetic practices (allegedly including self-castration based on a literal reading of Matthew 19:12 - "There are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven").
Adeimantus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀδείμαντος
(Adeimantos) meaning "fearless, dauntless", derived from ἀ
(a), a negative prefix, and the verb δειμαίνω
(deimaino) meaning "to be frightened"... [
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Agathandros Ἀγάθανδρος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek αγαθος
(agathos) meaning "good" combined with Greek ανδρος
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Agathanor Ἀγαθάνωρ m Ancient GreekMeans "good man", derived from the Greek adjective ἀγαθός
(agathos) meaning "good" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".
Agatharchos Ἀγάθαρχος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek αγαθος
(agathos) meaning "good". The second element is either derived from Greek αρχος
(archos) "master" or from Greek αρχη
(arche) "origin, source".
Agathias Ἀγαθίας m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek
agathos meaning "good" (see
Agathon). It was borne by a 6th-century Greek historian and poet, who chronicled the reign of Byzantine emperor
Justinian I.
Agathoboulos Ἀγαθόβουλος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγαθός
(agathos) meaning "good" combined with the Greek verb βούλομαι
(boulomai) meaning "to will, to wish, to prefer". Also compare the Greek noun βουλή
(boule) meaning "will, determination" as well as "counsel, advice" and the Greek verb βουλεύω
(bouleuo) meaning "to take counsel, to deliberate".
Agesandros Ἀγήσανδρος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek ἆγειν
(agein) meaning "to carry, to fetch" or from Greek ἄγω
(ago) "to guide, to lead" (also see
Agis)... [
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Agesilaos Ἀγησίλαος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek ἆγειν
(agein) meaning "to carry, to fetch" or from Greek ἄγω
(ago) "to guide, to lead" (also see
Agis)... [
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Agesipolis Ἀγησίπολις m Ancient Greek, HistoryThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek ἆγειν
(agein) meaning "to carry, to fetch" or from Greek ἄγω
(ago) "to guide, to lead" (also see
Agis)... [
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Agis Ἄγις m Ancient Greek, HistoryDerived from the Greek verb ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry". It is closely related to the Greek verb ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide"... [
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Aglanor Ἀγλάνωρ m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".
Aglaodoros Ἀγλαόδωρος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαόδωρος
(aglaodoros) meaning "bestowing splendid gifts", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun δῶρον
(doron) meaning "gift".... [
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Aglaokarpos Ἀγλαοκάρπος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαόκαρπος
(aglaokarpos) meaning "bearing beautiful fruit", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun καρπός
(karpos) meaning "fruit" (see
Carpus).... [
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Aglaomachos Ἀγλαόμαχος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun μάχη
(mache) meaning "battle".
Aglaophanes Ἀγλαοφάνης m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with Greek φανής
(phanes) meaning "appearing" (see
Theophanes).
Aglaophantos Ἀγλαόφαντος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek adjective φαντός
(phantos) meaning "visible", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω
(phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
Aglaophon Ἀγλαοφῶν m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun φωνή
(phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".... [
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Aglaosthenes Ἀγλαοσθένης m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun σθένος
(sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".
Aglaostratos Ἀγλαόστρατος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun στρατός
(stratos) meaning "army".
Aglaotimos Ἀγλαότιμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαότιμος
(aglaotimos) meaning "splendidly honoured", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός
(aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see
Aglaos) combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".... [
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Agorakritos Ἀγοράκριτος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek ἀγορεύω
(agoreuo) "to orate, to speak publicly" or from Greek ἀγορά
(agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market"... [
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Aigeas Αιγέας m Ancient GreekProbably derived from Greek αἰγίς
(aigis) meaning "goatskin, fleece", but that can also refer to the shield of Zeus. Also compare Greek αἴγειος
(aigeios) meaning "of a goat"... [
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Aiglanor Αἰγλάνωρ m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun αἴγλη
(aigle) meaning "light (of the sun or moon)" as well as "radiance" and "glory" (see
Aegle) combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".
Ainesidemos Αἰνησίδημος, Αἰνεσίδημος m Ancient GreekMeans "praise of the people", from Greek αἴνεσις
(ainesis) meaning "praise", itself derived from αἰνέω
(aineo) "to praise", and δημος
(demos) meaning "the people".
Aischines Αἰσχίνης m Ancient GreekMeans "humble". Derived from the Ancient Greek word αἶσχος (
aischos) "shame, timidity, disgrace".
Aition Αἰτίων m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective αἴτιος
(aitios) meaning "responsible" as well as "culpable, guilty, blameworthy", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun αἰτία
(aitia) meaning "responsibility" as well as "guilt, blame, accusation"... [
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Akamas Ἀκάμας m Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekPossibly from Greek ἀκάμας
(akamas) meaning "untiring, unwearying", a word derived from ἀ
(a), a negative prefix, and κάμνω
(kamno) "to grow weary, to be in distress"... [
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Akesandros Ἀκέσανδρος m Ancient GreekMeans "healing of a man", derived from Greek ἄκεσις
(akesis) "healing, curing" combined with Greek ανδρος
(andros) "of a man".
Aleus Ἀλεός m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient GreekLatinized form of Greek Ἀλεός
(Aleos), which is derived from Greek ἀλέομαι
(aleomai) meaning "to avoid, to divert". Also compare Greek ἀλεείνω
(aleeinō) meaning "to avoid, to shun"... [
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Alexagoras Ἀλεξαγόρας m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help". 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".
Alexamenos Ἀλεξάμενος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀλεξάμενος
(alexamenos), which is the participle of the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help". Also compare
Aleximenes.... [
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Alexamenus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Alexamenos. This name was borne by an Aetolian general from the 2nd century BC as well as by Alexamenus of Teos, a Greek writer of Socratic dialogues who lived in the 4th century BC.
Alexarchos Ἀλέξαρχος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with either the Greek noun ἀρχός
(archos) meaning "master, leader" or the Greek noun ἀρχή
(arche) meaning "origin, source".
Alexibios Ἀλεξίβιος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with either the Greek noun βία
(bia) meaning "bodily strength, force" or the Greek noun βίος
(bios) meaning "life".... [
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Alexiboulos Ἀλεξίβουλος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun βουλή
(boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [
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Alexidamos Ἀλεξίδαμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Doric Greek noun δᾶμος
(damos) meaning "the people".... [
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Alexideios Ἀλεξιδήιος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Epic Greek adjective δήϊος
(deios) meaning "hostile, destructive" as well as "unhappy, wretched", which is related to the Greek verb δηϊόω
(deioo) meaning "to slay, to cut down" (see
Deianeira).
Alexidemos Ἀλεξίδημος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun δῆμος
(demos) meaning "the people".
Alexidikos Ἀλεξίδικος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun δίκη
(dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage".
Alexikakos Ἀλεξίκακος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἀλεξίκακος
(alexikakos) meaning "keeping off ill, averting evil", which consists of the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun κάκη
(kake) meaning "wickedness, vice"... [
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Alexikles Ἀλεξικλῆς m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Alexikrates Ἀλεξικράτης m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun κράτος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Alexilaos Ἀλεξίλαος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun λαός
(laos) meaning "(the) people".
Alexileos Ἀλεξίλεως m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Attic Greek noun λεώς
(leos) meaning "the people" (see
Leos).
Alexilochos Ἀλεξίλοχος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" 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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Aleximachos Ἀλεξίμαχος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun μάχη
(mache) meaning "battle".
Aleximedes Ἀλεξιμήδης m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek verb μήδομαι
(medomai) meaning "to think, to plan, to plot".
Aleximenes Ἀλεξιμένης m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help". 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".... [
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Alexinikos Ἀλεξίνικος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory".... [
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Alexinous Ἀλεξίνους m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with νοῦς
(nous), which is a contraction of the Greek noun νόος
(noos) meaning "mind".
Alexippos Ἀλέξιππος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse".
Alexistratos Ἀλεξίστρατος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun στρατός
(stratos) meaning "army".
Alexiteles Ἀλεξιτέλης m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun τέλος
(telos) meaning "purpose, aim, goal" as well as "completion, accomplishment, fulfillment" (see
Aristotle).
Alexitimos Ἀλεξίτιμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω
(alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Alketas Αλκέτας m Ancient Greek, GreekPossibly derived from Greek αλκη
(alke) "defense, defensive strength, valour". This name was borne by several ancient Greek kings, generals, and soldiers, including a general of Alexander the Great.
Alkimachos Ἀλκίμαχος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀλκίμαχος
(alkimachos) meaning "fighting bravely", which consists of the Greek noun ἀλκή
(alke) meaning "strength" combined with the Greek noun μάχη
(mache) meaning "battle".
Alkimos Ἄλκιμος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἄλκιμος
(alkimos) meaning "stout, strong, brave", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun ἀλκή
(alke) meaning "strength".
Alkiphron Ἀλκίφρων m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun αλκη
(alke) meaning "strength". 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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Alypos Ἄλυπος m Ancient GreekThe literal meaning of this name is "no grief" or "not sad", and as such, one could say that it actually means "happy". Derived from the Greek negative prefix ἄ-
(a-) combined with Greek λύπη
(lype) meaning "grief, pain, sorrow"... [
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Ameinokles Ἀμεινοκλῆς m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀμείνων
(ameinon) meaning "better" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Amphandros Ἀμφανδρος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ἀμφί
(amphi) meaning "on both sides, in all directions, surrounding" as well as "around, about, near". The second element is derived from Greek ανδρος
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Amphikrates Ἀμφικράτης m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ἀμφί
(amphi) meaning "on both sides, in all directions, surrounding" as well as "around, about, near". The second element is derived from Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Amynandros Ἀμύνανδρος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀμύνανδρος
(amynandros) meaning "warding off enemies", which consists of the Greek verb ἀμύνω
(amyno) meaning "to ward off, to defend" combined with Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Amyntor Ἀμύντωρ m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyFrom Greek ἀμύντωρ
(amyntôr) meaning "defender, protector", which is a derivative of ἀμύνω
(amynô) "to keep off, defend oneself". (Compare
Amyntas.) This name belonged to several characters in Greek mythology... [
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Amyris Ἄμυρις m & f Ancient Greek, English (Rare)Both a personal name and the name of a resin, it is derived from the Greek word
αμυρων (amyron), which means "intensely scented" and refers to the resin's strong, aromatic odor.
Anacharsis Ἀνάχαρσις m Scythian, Ancient GreekMeaning uncertain, probably from Scythian. This was the name of a Scythian prince and philosopher from the 6th century BC, included among the Seven Sages of Greece. It is also self-given name of the French revolutionary and anarchist Anacharsis Cloots (1755–1794).
Anaxandros Ἀνάξανδρος m Ancient GreekMeans "master of a man", derived from Greek αναξ
(anax) "master, lord, chief" combined with Greek ανδρος
(andros) "of a man". The latter element is the genitive of Greek ανηρ
(aner) "man".
Anaxanor Ἀναξάνωρ m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, chief" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".... [
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Anaxarchos Ἀνάξαρχος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek αναξ
(anax) "master, lord, chief". The second element is either derived from Greek αρχος
(archos) "master" or from Greek αρχη
(arche) "origin, source".
Anaxenor Ἀναξήνωρ m Ancient GreekVariant of
Anaxanor. This name was borne by a Greek citharode from Magnesia on the Maeander, who was a favourite of the Roman politician Mark Antony (1st century BC).
Anaxibios Ἀναξίβιος m Ancient GreekMeans "master of life", derived from Greek αναξ
(anax) "master, lord, chief" combined with Greek βιος
(bios) "life".
Anaxidemos Ἀναξίδημος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, chief" combined with the Greek noun δῆμος
(demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land".
Anaxikrates Ἀναξικράτης m Ancient GreekMeans "powerful master", derived from Greek αναξ
(anax) "master, lord, chief" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) "power."
Anaxilaos Ἀναξίλαος m Ancient GreekMeans "master of the people", derived from the Greek elements αναξ
(anax) "master, lord, chief" and λαος
(laos) "the people."
Anaximandros Ἀναξίμανδρος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek αναξ
(anax) "master, lord, chief". The second element is derived from either Greek μάνδρα
(mandra) "an enclosed space" or Greek ανδρος
(andros) "of a man"... [
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Anaximenes Ἀναξιμένης m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek elements αναξ
(anax) "master, lord, chief" and μενος
(menos) "power, strength, spirit." Anaximenes was the name of a Greek philosopher from the 6th century BC.
Anaxippos Ἀνάξιππος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, chief" combined with Greek ‘ιππος
(hippos) meaning "horse".
Andrippos Ἀνδριππος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man" combined with the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse".
Andriskos Ἀνδρίσκος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ανδρος
(andros) "of a man" combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -ισκος
(-iskos).
Androboulos Ἀνδρόβουλος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀνδρόβουλος
(androboulos) meaning "of manly counsel, man-minded", which consists of Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man" combined with the Greek noun βουλή
(boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [
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Androkydes Ἀνδροκύδης m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man" combined with the Greek noun κῦδος
(kydos) meaning "glory, renown" (see
Thucydides).
Androlochos Ἀνδρόλοχος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man" combined with the Greek noun λόχος
(lochos) meaning "childbirth" as well as "ambush". Through the latter meaning, the word later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army, which further strengthened the word's connection to combat and the military... [
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Androsthenes Ἀνδροσθένης m Ancient GreekMeans "strength of a man", derived from the Greek elements ανδρος
(andros) "of a man" and σθενος
(sthenos) "vigour, strength."
Androtimos Ἀνδρότιμος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Anikatos Ἀνίκατος m Ancient GreekDerived from ἀνίκατος
(anikatos), which is the Doric Greek form of the adjective ἀνίκητος
(aniketos) meaning "unconquered, unconquerable".... [
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Antalkidas Ἀνταλκίδας m Ancient GreekMeans "son of Antalkes" in Greek, derived from the name
Antalkes combined with ίδας
(idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης
(ides).... [
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Antandros Ἄντανδρος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἄντανδρος
(antandros) meaning "instead of a man", which consists of Greek ἀντί
(anti) meaning "against" as well as "instead of" and "compared to, like" combined with Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man".... [
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Antenor Ἀντήνωρ m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, GalicianDerived from the Greek noun ἀντήνωρ
(antenor) meaning "instead of a man", which consists of Greek ἀντί
(anti) meaning "against" as well as "instead of" and "compared to, like" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".... [
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Anthippos Ἄνθιππος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἄνθος
(anthos) meaning "flower, blossom" combined with Greek ‘ιππος
(hippos) meaning "horse".
Antialkes Ἀντιάλκης m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀντί
(anti) meaning "against, compared to, like" combined with the Greek noun ἀλκή
(alke) meaning "strength".
Antialkidas Ἀντιαλκίδας m Ancient GreekMeans "son of Antialkes" in Greek, derived from the name
Antialkes combined with ίδας
(idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης
(ides).
Antidoros Ἀντίδωρος m Ancient GreekMeans "against gifts", derived from Greek αντι
(anti) "against" combined with Greek δωρον
(doron) "gift."
Antigenes Ἀντιγένης m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek αντι
(anti) meaning "against" combined with Greek γενης
(genes) meaning "born". This name was borne by a general of
Alexander the Great, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Antikrates Ἀντικράτης m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek αντι
(anti) meaning "against" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Antilochos Ἀντίλοχος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἀντί
(anti) meaning "against, compared to, like" 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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Antimachos Ἀντίμαχος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἀντίμαχος
(antimachos) meaning "capable of meeting in war", which consists of Greek ἀντί
(anti) meaning "against, compared to, like" combined with the Greek noun μάχη
(mache) meaning "battle".... [
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Antinoos Ἀντίνοος m Ancient GreekMeans "against the mind", derived from Greek αντι
(anti) "against" combined with Greek νόος
(nóos), which is an alternative form of Greek νοῦς
(nous) "mind".
Antiphilos Ἀντίφιλος m Ancient GreekMeans "against friends", derived from Greek αντι
(anti) "against" combined with Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover".
Antiphon Ἀντιφῶν m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek αντι
(anti) "against" combined with Greek φωνη
(phone) "voice." This name was borne by Antiphon the Sophist, who lived in the 5th century BC.
Antisthenes Ἀντισθένης m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek αντι
(anti) "against" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) "vigour, strength." This name was borne by a Greek philosopher from the 4th century BC.
Apellikon Ἀπελλικῶν m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀπέλλω
(apello) meaning "to repel, to confront and cast away", which some sources say is etymologically related to the name of the Greek god
Apollo.
Apemantos Ἀπήμαντος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀπήμαντος
(apemantos) meaning "unharmed, unhurt".
Aphareus Ἀφαρεύς m Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekThe meaning of this name is uncertain. It could have been derived from Greek ἀφαρεί
(apharei), which is an adverb of Greek ἄφαρ
(aphar), which can mean "straightway, forthwith" as well as "suddenly, quickly"... [
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Apollogenes Ἀπολλογένης m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the god
Apollo combined with Greek γενης
(genes) meaning "born". This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 1st century BC.
Apsandros Ἀψανδρος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἄψ
(aps) meaning "backwards, back again" combined with Greek ανδρος
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Apsephion Ἀψεφίων m Ancient GreekThere are two meanings (and etymologies) possible for this name. The first is that it means "without darkness", derived from the Greek negative prefix ἄ-
(a-) combined with the Greek noun ψέφος
(psephos) meaning "darkness"... [
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Archagathos Ἀρχάγαθος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek αρχος
(archos) "master" or from Greek αρχη
(arche) "origin, source". The second element is derived from Greek αγαθος
(agathos) meaning "good".
Archandros Ἄρχανδρος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek αρχος
(archos) "master" or from Greek αρχη
(arche) "origin, source". The second element is derived from Greek ανδρος
(andros) "of a man", although there is one source that claims that in this name, the second element is derived from Greek ἀνδρεία
(andreia) meaning "courage" as well as "manliness"... [
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Archelochos Ἀρχέλοχος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyEither a variant of
Archilochos or an independent name in its own right. If the latter is the case, then the first element of this name is different from that of the aforementioned name, but the second element is exactly the same: Greek λόχος
(lochos) meaning "ambush"... [
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Archestratos Ἀρχέστρατος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek αρχος
(archos) "master" or from Greek αρχη
(arche) "origin, source". The second element is derived from Greek στρατος
(stratos) "army."
Archias Ἀρχίας m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀρχή
(arche) meaning "power, rulership" (compare the related word ἀρχός
(archos) meaning "master") combined with the masculine name suffix -ίας
(-ias)... [
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Archidamos Ἀρχίδαμος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek αρχος
(archos) "master" or from Greek αρχη
(arche) "origin, source". The second element is derived from δαμος
(damos) "the people", which is a Doric Greek variant of δημος
(demos).
Archilochos Ἀρχίλοχος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun ἀρχός
(archos) meaning "master, leader" 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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Archytas Ἀρχύτας m Ancient GreekArchytas was an Ancient Greek philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, statesman, and strategist of 5th-century BC.
Areios Ἄρειος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἄρειος
(areios) meaning "of
Ares" or "devoted to
Ares." This word has also been explained as meaning "warlike, martial", which is understandable, given that Ares is the Greek god of war... [
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Aresandros Ἀρέσανδρος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain. It is either derived from the name of the Greek god of war
Ares (also compare
Areios) or from Greek ἄρεσις
(aresis) meaning "good pleasure, favour" as well as "help, supplication"... [
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Aretaios Ἀρεταῖος m Ancient GreekDerived from either Greek ἀρετάω
(aretao) "to thrive, to prosper" or from Greek ἀρετή
(arete) meaning "goodness, excellence" as well as "virtue, skill".
Aridelos Ἀρίδηλος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀρίδηλος
(aridelos) meaning "clear, distinct, far seen". It consists of the Greek strengthening prefix ἀρι
(ari) meaning "most" combined with the Greek adjective δῆλος
(delos) meaning "visible, conspicuous, manifest"... [
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Arignotos Ἀρίγνωτος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀρίγνωτος
(arignotos) meaning "well-known, far-famed" (as well as "easy to be known, recognizable" but sometimes also "infamous"), itself composed of the intensifying prefix ἀρι-
(ari-) and γνωτός
(gnotos) "perceived, understood, known".
Arion Ἀρίων m Ancient Greek, Greek, Greek Mythology, Popular CultureIn Greek mythology, Arion is the name of a divine immortal talking horse, who is the son of the gods Poseidon and Demeter. In real life, this name was borne by a Greek singer and poet of Methymna on Lesbos, skilled at the cithara and inventor of the dithyramb... [
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Aristagoras Ἀρισταγόρας m Ancient Greek, HistoryThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective ἄριστος
(aristos) meaning "best". 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".... [
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Aristainetos Ἀρισταινέτος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἄριστος
(aristos) meaning "best" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός
(ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy"... [
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Aristainos Ἀρίσταινος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἄριστος
(aristos) meaning "best" combined with the Greek noun αἴνη
(aine) meaning "praise, fame" (see
Aeneas).