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.
Hermesilaos Ἑρμησίλαος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun λαός
(laos) meaning "(the) people".
Hermesilochos Ἑρμησίλοχος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes 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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Hermippos Ἕρμιππος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse".
Hermodikos Ἑρμόδικος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun δίκη
(dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage".
Hermodoros Ἑρμόδωρος m Ancient GreekMeans "gift of Hermes", derived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun δῶρον
(doron) meaning "gift".
Hermodotos Ἑρμόδοτος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek adjective δοτός
(dotos) meaning "given, granted".
Hermokles Ἑρμοκλῆς m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Hermolochos Ἑρμόλοχος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes 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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Hermolykos Ἑρμόλυκος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with either the Greek noun λύκος
(lykos) meaning "wolf" or the Greek noun λύκη
(lyke) meaning "light" as well as "morning twilight".
Hermonax Ἑρμῶναξ, Ἑρμόναξ m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, chief".... [
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Hermophantos Ἑρμόφαντος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek adjective φαντός
(phantos) meaning "visible", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω
(phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
Hermophilos Ἑρμόφιλος m Ancient GreekMeans "friend of Hermes", derived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover".
Hermotheos Ἑρμόθεος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god".
Hermotimos Ἑρμότιμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Hermoxenos Ἑρμόξενος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Herodikos Ἡρόδικος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun δίκη
(dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage".
Herodoros Ἡρόδωρος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun δῶρον
(doron) meaning "gift".... [
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Herokrates Ἡροκράτης m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun κράτος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Heromenes Ἡρομένης m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun μένος
(menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force".... [
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Heronax Ἡρῶναξ m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἥρως
(heros) meaning "hero" combined with the Greek noun ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, chief".
Herophantos Ἡρόφαντος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek adjective φαντός
(phantos) meaning "visible", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω
(phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
Herophilos Ἡρόφιλος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover".... [
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Herophon Ἡροφῶν m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun φωνή
(phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".... [
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Herothemis Ἡρόθεμις m & f Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun θέμις
(themis) meaning "law of nature, divinely ordained justice, that which is laid down" (see
Themis).
Herotimos Ἡρότιμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Heroxenos Ἡρόξενος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Hetoimokles Ἑτοιμοκλῆς m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἑτοῖμος
(hetoimos) meaning "at hand, ready, prepared" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Hierax Ἱέραξ m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun ἱέραξ
(hierax) meaning "hawk, falcon". This was the name of a Spartan admiral from the 4th century BC.
Hierodotos Ἱερόδοτος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἱερός
(hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with the Greek adjective δοτός
(dotos) meaning "given, granted".... [
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Hierokles Ἱεροκλῆς m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἱερός
(hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Hieromnemon Ἱερομνήμων m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἱερομνήμων
(hieromnemon), which literally means "mindful of the sacred" but later came to refer to a representative of one of the twelve members of the Amphictyonic League, which was a religious association of ancient Greek tribes... [
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Hieron Ἱέρων m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἱερός
(hieros) meaning "sacred". This name was borne by two tyrants of Syracuse, the earliest of which lived in the 5th century BC. Both are better known under the latinized form of their name, which is
Hiero.
Hieronikos Ἱερόνικος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἱερός
(hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory".
Hieronomos Ἱερόνομος m Ancient GreekMeans "sacred custom", derived from the Greek adjective ἱερός
(hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with the Greek noun νόμος
(nomos) meaning "usage, custom, law, ordinance" (see
Eunomia)... [
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Hierophon Ἱεροφῶν m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἱερόφωνος
(hierophonos) meaning "with sacred voice", which consists of the Greek adjective ἱερός
(hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with the Greek noun φωνή
(phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".
Hierotimos Ἱερότιμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἱερός
(hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Hipparchos Ἵππαρχος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ‘ιππος
(hippos) "horse". The second element is either derived from Greek αρχος
(archos) "master" or from Greek αρχη
(arche) "origin, source".
Hippodamos Ἱππόδαμος m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from Greek ἱππόδαμος
(hippodamos) meaning "tamer of horses", itself from Greek ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse" and δαμάζειν
(damazein) "to tame"... [
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Hippokles Ἱπποκλῆς m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Hippolochos Ἱππόλοχος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse" 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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Hippomachos Ἱππομάχος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἱππόμαχος
(hippomachos) meaning "fighting on horseback", which consists of the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse" combined with the Greek noun μάχη
(mache) meaning "battle".... [
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Hippomenes Ἱππομένης m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyMeans "spirited horse", derived from Greek ‘ιππος
(hippos) "horse" combined with Greek μενος
(menos) "power, strength, spirit." This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 8th century BC.
Hipponax Ἱππῶναξ m Ancient GreekMeans "master of the horse(s)", derived from the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse" combined with the Greek noun ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, chief".... [
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Hipponikos Ἱππόνικος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse" combined with the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory".
Histiaios Ἱστιαῖος m Ancient GreekAncient Greek male name which was originally either given in reference to the city of Histiaia (better known by its latinized form Histiaea) or in reference to the nymph Histiaia from Greek mythology (also better known by its latinized form, which is Histiaea also)... [
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Horotychos ῾Ωρότυχος m Ancient GreekThe second element of this name is Greek τυχη
(tyche) "chance, luck, fortune". The first element may be Greek ὣρα
(hôra) "time", or it may be derived from the name of the Egyptian god
Horos.
Ichneumon Ίχνεύμων m & f Ancient GreekFrom the name given to the mythologized Egyptian mongoose. Ichneumon is a fearless creature who, despite its small size, will hunt down and kill snakes, crocodiles, and dragons.
Iphikrates Ἰφικράτης m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ιφιος
(iphios) meaning "strong, stout, mighty" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Isagoras Ἰσαγόρας m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ισος
(isos) meaning "equal" (also see
Isocrates). The second element 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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Isaios Ἰσαῖος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἰσαῖος
(isaios) meaning "equality". Also compare Greek ἴσος
(isos) "equal", which is seen in
Isocrates. Last but not least, this name is not to be confused with the name
Isaias: while it may look similar, Isaios is not a hellenized form of Isaias.
Isandros Ἴσανδρος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἴσανδρος
(isandros) meaning "like a man", which consists of the Greek adjective ἴσος
(isos) meaning "equal" combined with Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Ischyrion Ισχυρίων m Ancient Greek, Polish (Rare)Derived from the Ancient Greek “ischyros (ισχυρός) Ischyrion (Ισχυρίων)”, meaning “mighty, powerful, strong”. Saint Ischyrion of Alexandria was a martyr in Egypt who was impaled on a sharp pole... [
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Kachrylion Καχρυλίων m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κάχρυς
(kachrus) or
(kachrys), which can mean "catkin, cone, winter bud" as well as "parched barley". Kachrylion was the name of an ancient Greek potter from the 5th century BC.
Kalliades m Ancient GreekKalliades was the Archon of Athens when it was burned and looted by the invading persian army, led by Xerxes circa 480 BCE.
Kallianax Καλλιάναξ m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κάλλος
(kallos) meaning "beauty, nobility" combined with the Greek noun ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, chief".
Kallimachos Καλλίμαχος m Ancient GreekMeans "beautiful battle", derived from the Greek elements καλλος
(kallos) "beauty" and μαχη
(mache) "battle."
Kallimedon Καλλιμέδων m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κάλλος
(kallos) meaning "beauty, nobility" combined with the Greek noun μέδων
(medon) meaning "ruler" (see
Medon).
Kalliphon Καλλιφῶν m Ancient GreekMeans "beautiful voice", derived from Greek καλλος
(kallos) "beauty" combined with Greek φωνη
(phone) "voice."
Kallisthenes Καλλισθένης m Ancient GreekMeans "beautiful strength", derived from Greek καλλος
(kallos) "beauty" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) "vigour, strength."
Kalliteles Καλλιτέλης m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κάλλος
(kallos) meaning "beauty, nobility" combined with the Greek noun τέλος
(telos) meaning "purpose, aim, goal" as well as "completion, accomplishment, fulfillment" (see
Aristotle).... [
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Kallixenos Καλλίξενος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κάλλος
(kallos) meaning "beauty, nobility" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Kar Κάρ m Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekMeans "a Carian" in Greek, referring to an inhabitant of the ancient region of Caria in Asia Minor. This was the name of the legendary king who gave his name to Caria, the brother of
Lydos and Mysos.
Karkinos Καρκίνος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun καρκίνος
(karkinos) meaning "crab" as well as "Cancer" (as in, the zodiac sign).... [
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Karpokrates Καρποκράτης m Ancient GreekMeans "the fruit of power", derived from Greek καρπὸς
(karpos) meaning "fruit" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Karpophoros Καρποφόρος m Ancient GreekMeans "to bear fruit" (probably in reference to a fruit-bearing tree), derived from Greek καρπος
(karpos) "fruit" combined with Greek φορεω
(phoreo) "to carry, to bear". For the latter element, also compare Greek φερω
(phero), which has the same meaning.
Karystos Κάρυστος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek καρύσσω
(karusso) or
(karysso) meaning "to herald, to proclaim".
Kassiodoros Κασσιόδωρος m Ancient GreekThe second element of this name is derived from Greek δωρον
(doron) meaning "gift". The first element is fairly uncertain, in that there are several possibilities available for its etymology... [
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Kephisodoros Κηφισόδωρος m Ancient GreekMeans "gift of Kephisos", derived from the name of the Greek river god
Kephisos combined with the Greek noun δῶρον
(doron) meaning "gift".
Kephisodotos Κηφισόδοτος m Ancient GreekMeans "given by Kephisos", derived from the name of the Greek river god
Kephisos combined with the Greek adjective δοτός
(dotos) meaning "given, granted".
Kephisophon Κηφισοφῶν m Ancient GreekMeans "voice of Kephisos", derived from the name of the Greek river god
Kephisos combined with the Greek noun φωνή
(phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".
Keraunophoros m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κεραυνός
(keraunos) "lightning, thunderbolt" combined with Greek φορεω
(phoreo) "to carry, to bear". For the latter element, also compare Greek φερω
(phero), which has the same meaning... [
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Kinaithon Κιναίθων m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb κινέω
(kineo) meaning "to move, to set in motion, to begin, to cause" combined with Greek αἴθων
(aithon), which can be an adjective meaning "fiery, burning" as well as be a noun meaning "fire, burning heat" (see
Aithon).
Kleanax Κλεᾶναξ m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory" combined with the Greek noun ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, chief".
Kleandros Κλέανδρος m Ancient GreekMeans "glory of a man", derived from Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory" combined with Greek ανδρος
(andros) "of a man".
Kleanor Κλεάνωρ m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".... [
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Kleanthes Κλεάνθης m Ancient GreekMeans "glorious flower" or "flower of glory", derived from Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory" combined with Greek ανθος
(anthos) "flower, blossom".
Klearchos Κλέαρχος m Ancient GreekMeans "glorious master", derived from Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory" combined with Greek αρχος
(archos) "master".
Kleiandros Κλείανδρος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the verb κλείω
(kleio) meaning "to celebrate, to make famous", which is the Epic Greek form of the verb κλέω
(kleo) meaning "to celebrate, to glorify, to make famous"... [
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Kleianor Κλειάνωρ m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the verb κλείω
(kleio) meaning "to celebrate, to make famous", which is the Epic Greek form of the verb κλέω
(kleo) meaning "to celebrate, to glorify, to make famous"... [
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Kleidemos Κλείδημος m Ancient GreekMeans "the glorious people", derived from Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory" combined with Greek δημος
(demos) "the people."
Kleinandros Κλείνανδρος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective κλεινός
(kleinos) meaning "famous, renowned" combined with Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Kleitandros Κλείτανδρος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective κλειτός
(kleitos) meaning "renowned, famous". It is ultimately derived from the verb κλείω
(kleio) meaning "to celebrate, to make famous", which is the Epic Greek form of the verb κλέω
(kleo) meaning "to celebrate, to glorify, to make famous"... [
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Kleitanor Κλειτάνωρ m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective κλειτός
(kleitos) meaning "renowned, famous". It is ultimately derived from the verb κλείω
(kleio) meaning "to celebrate, to make famous", which is the Epic Greek form of the verb κλέω
(kleo) meaning "to celebrate, to glorify, to make famous"... [
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Kleitarchos Κλείταρχος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective κλειτός
(kleitos) meaning "renowned, famous". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb κλείω
(kleio) meaning "to celebrate, to make famous", which is a variant form of the verb κλέω
(kleo) meaning "to celebrate, to glorify, to make famous"... [
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Kleitomachos Κλειτόμαχος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective κλειτός
(kleitos) meaning "renowned, famous". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb κλείω
(kleio) meaning "to celebrate, to make famous", which is a variant form of the verb κλέω
(kleo) meaning "to celebrate, to glorify, to make famous"... [
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Kleitophon Κλειτοφῶν m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective κλειτός
(kleitos) meaning "renowned, famous". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb κλείω
(kleio) meaning "to celebrate, to make famous", which is a variant form of the verb κλέω
(kleo) meaning "to celebrate, to glorify, to make famous"... [
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Kleoboulos Κλεόβουλος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory" combined with the Greek noun βουλή
(boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [
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Kleokritos Κλεόκριτος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κλεος
(kleos) meaning "glory" combined with Greek κριτης
(krites) meaning "judge, critic."
Kleomachos Κλεόμαχος m Ancient GreekMeans "glorious battle", derived from Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory" combined with Greek μαχη
(mache) "battle".
Kleomedes Κλεομήδης m Ancient GreekMeans "glorious thought", derived from Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory" combined with Greek μηδομαι
(medomai) "to think, to be mindful of".
Kleomenes Κλεομένης m Ancient GreekMeans "glorious strength", derived from Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory" combined with Greek μενος
(menos) "power, strength, spirit."
Kleonymos Κλεώνυμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory" combined with ὄνυμα
(onyma), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the noun ὄνομα
(onoma) meaning "name".
Kleophon Κλεοφῶν m Ancient GreekMeans "glorious voice", derived from Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory" combined with Greek φωνη
(phone) "voice".
Kleoptolemos Κλεοπτόλεμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory" combined with the Epic Greek noun πτόλεμος
(ptolemos) meaning "war".... [
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Kleostratos Κλεόστρατος m Ancient GreekMeans "glorious army", derived from Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory" combined with Greek στρατος
(stratos) "army".
Kleoxenos Κλεόξενος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".... [
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Komaios Κωμαῖος, Κομαῖος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective κωμαῖος
(komaios) meaning "of a village", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun κώμη
(kome) meaning "village". The latter word is not to be confused with the Greek noun κόμη
(kome) meaning "hair (of the head)".... [
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Kratandros Κράτανδρος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power" combined with Greek ανδρος
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Kratesipolis Κρατησίπολις m & f Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κράτησις
(kratesis) meaning "might, power, dominion" combined with the Greek noun πόλις
(polis) meaning "city".
Kratippos Κράτιππος m Ancient GreekMeans "powerful horse", derived from Greek κρατος
(kratos) "power" combined with Greek ‘ιππος
(hippos) "horse".
Kreon Κρέων m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κρέων
(kreon) meaning "king". Also compare Greek κρείων
(kreion) meaning "ruler, lord, master".
Kreophylos Κρεώφυλος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κρέων (
kreon) “ruler, lord” combined with Greek φυλή (
phule) “tribe, clan”.
Kritias Κριτίας m Ancient GreekFrom the Ancient Greek κριτής (
kritḗs) meaning “judge” with -ίας (
-ías), a masculine suffix. Kritias was an Ancient Athenian politician. This name was used by Plato (IV century BC) in one of his late dialogues.
Kritolaos Κριτόλαος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κριτης
(krites) "judge, critic" combined with Greek λαος
(laos) "the people."
Ktesias Κτησίας m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κτῆσις
(ktesis) meaning "acquisition, possession, property", which is ultimately derived from Greek κτάομαι
(ktaomai) meaning "to acquire, to procure for oneself" as well as "to possess"... [
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Ktesibios Κτησίβιος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek κτῆσις
(ktesis) meaning "acquisition, possession, property", which is ultimately derived from Greek κτάομαι
(ktaomai) meaning "to acquire, to procure for oneself" as well as "to possess"... [
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Ktesikles Κτησικλῆς m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek κτῆσις
(ktesis) meaning "acquisition, possession, property", which is ultimately derived from Greek κτάομαι
(ktaomai) meaning "to acquire, to procure for oneself" as well as "to possess"... [
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Ktesiphon Κτησιφῶν m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek κτῆσις
(ktesis) meaning "acquisition, possession, property", which is ultimately derived from Greek κτάομαι
(ktaomai) meaning "to acquire, to procure for oneself" as well as "to possess"... [
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Kylon Κύλων m Ancient GreekMeaning uncertain. It might possibly be related to the Greek adjective κυλλός
(kyllos) meaning "club-footed and bandy-legged", as this word is sometimes written as κυλός
(kylos) instead.
Kypselos Κυψέλος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived either from the Greek noun κύψελος
(kypselos) meaning "swallow" or "swift" (both birds) or from the Greek noun κυψέλη
(kypsele) meaning "chest, box" as well as "beehive".
Lachares Λαχάρης m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun λαός
(laos) meaning "(the) people" 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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Laeus Λαιος m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Λαιος (Laios), which is of unknown meaning. This was the name of a king of Thebes in Greek mythology, the husband of Jocasta. Due to a prophecy that he would be killed by his son, Laius left his infant Oedipus for dead... [
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Lagus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), HistoryLatinized form of
Lagos. This was the name of one of the sons that Ptolemy I Soter I had with his lover Thais, as well as the name of Ptolemy's possible biological father.
Lamachos Λάμαχος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective λάμαχος
(lamachos) meaning "eager for battle". This name can also have formed independently from that word, in which case it is a dithematic name that consists of the Greek noun λαός
(laos) meaning "(the) people" combined with the Greek noun μάχη
(mache) meaning "battle".... [
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Laomedon Λαομέδων m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun λαομέδων
(laomedon) meaning "ruler of the people", which consists of the Greek noun λαός
(laos) meaning "(the) people" and the Greek noun μέδων
(medon) meaning "ruler" (see
Medon).... [
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Latychidas Λατυχίδας m Ancient GreekMeans "son of Latychos" in Greek, derived from the name
Latychos combined with ίδας
(idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης
(ides).... [
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Leokrates Λεωκράτης m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek λεων
(leon) meaning "lion" or from Attic Greek λεώς
(leos) meaning "the people" (see
Leos)... [
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Leonnatos Λεοννάτος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek λεων
(leon) meaning "lion". The second element is uncertain, but it might possibly have been derived from the Greek noun γνάθος
(gnathos) meaning "jaw"... [
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Leontiskos Λεοντίσκος m Ancient GreekMeans "small lion", derived from Greek λεων
(leon) "lion" combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -ισκος
(-iskos).
Leophantos Λεώφαντος, Λεόφαντος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Attic Greek noun λεώς
(leos) meaning "the people" (see
Leos) or from the Greek noun λέων
(leon) meaning "lion"... [
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Leophron Λεώφρων, Λεόφρων m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek λεων
(leon) meaning "lion" or from Attic Greek λεώς
(leos) meaning "the people" (see
Leos)... [
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Leosthenes Λεωσθένης m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek λεων
(leon) meaning "lion" or from Attic Greek λεώς
(leos) meaning "the people" (see
Leos)... [
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Leostratos Λεώστρατος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek λεων
(leon) meaning "lion" or from Attic Greek λεώς
(leos) meaning "the people" (see
Leos)... [
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Leotychidas Λεωτυχίδας m Ancient GreekPartial Attic Greek translation of the Doric Greek name
Latychidas (also found written as
Laotychidas), because it contains the Attic Greek noun λεώς
(leos) meaning "the people" (see
Leos) but retains the Doric Greek patronymic suffix ίδας
(idas)... [
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Leotychides Λεωτυχίδης m Ancient GreekAttic Greek form of the Doric Greek name
Latychidas (also found written as
Laotychidas), because it contains the Attic Greek noun λεώς
(leos) meaning "the people" (see
Leos) and the patronymic suffix ἴδης
(ides), which is used in both Attic and Ionic Greek.... [
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Leukon Λεύκων m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective λευκός
(leukos) meaning "white" as well as "bright, clear, brilliant" (see
Leukos), which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun λύκη
(luke) or
(lyke), which can mean "light" as well as "morning sunshine".... [
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Lexiphanes Λεξιφάνης m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek
λέξις (
léxis) “word” combined with
-φανής (
-phanes) “seeming, appearing”.
Lykandros Λύκανδρος m Ancient GreekThe second element of this name is derived from Greek ανδρος
(andros) meaning "of a man". The first element is a little bit uncertain, in that there are two possibilities available for it... [
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Lykaretos Λυκάρετος, Λυκάρητος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun λύκος
(lykos) meaning "wolf" or the Greek noun λύκη
(lyke) meaning "light" as well as "morning twilight"... [
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Lykarion Λυκαρίων m Ancient GreekDerived from either the Greek noun λύκος
(lykos) meaning "wolf" or the Greek noun λύκη
(lyke) meaning "light" combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -αριων
(-arion)... [
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Lykomedes Λυκομήδης m Ancient GreekThe second element of this name is derived from Greek μηδομαι
(medomai) meaning "to think, to be mindful of". The first element is a little bit uncertain, in that there are two possibilities available for it... [
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Lykophron Λυκόφρων m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective λυκόφρων
(lykophron) meaning "wolf-minded". It consists of the Greek noun λύκος
(lykos) meaning "wolf" combined with the Greek noun φρήν
(phren) meaning "midriff" as well as "mind, intellect, wits"... [
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Lysippos Λύσιππος m Ancient GreekMeans "a release of a horse", derived from Greek λυσις
(lysis) "a release, loosening" combined with Greek ‘ιππος
(hippos) "horse". This was the name of a Greek sculptor from the 4th century BC, noted as being one of the best sculptors of the ancient world.
Lysis Λῦσις m Ancient GreekFrom Greek λύσις
(lysis) meaning "a release, loosening". This was borne by a Greek philosopher, Lysis of Taras, who was said to have been a friend and disciple of
Pythagoras, as well as the title character in a Socratic dialogue of
Plato.
Lysixenos Λυσίξενος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun λύσις
(lysis) meaning "a release, loosening" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Macedon m Ancient GreekFrom Greek
makednos meaning "tall" or from Illyrian
maketia meaning "cattle".
Machanidas Μαχανίδας m Ancient Greek, HistoryThe first element of this name is possibly derived from the Doric Greek noun μαχανά
(machana) meaning "machine, device, tool, contrivance", which is of the same etymology as the modern English word
machine... [
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Makrobios Μακρόβιος m Ancient GreekEssentially means "long life" or "long-lived", derived from Greek μακρός
(makros) "large, wide, long" combined with Greek βιος
(bios) "life."
Medon Μέδων m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun μέδων
(medon) meaning "ruler", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μέδω
(medo) meaning "to protect, to rule over".... [
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Megakles Μεγακλῆς m Ancient GreekMeans "great glory", derived from Greek μέγας
(megas) "great, large, huge" combined with Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory".
Megasthenes Μεγασθένης m Ancient GreekMeans "great strength", derived from Greek μέγας
(megas) "great, large, huge" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) "vigour, strength." This name was borne by a Greek ethnographer and explorer from the 3rd century BC.
Megistagoras Μεγισταγόρας m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos)... [
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Megistodamos Μεγιστόδαμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos) combined with the Doric Greek noun δᾶμος
(damos) meaning "the people".
Megistodotos Μεγιστόδοτος 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 Μεγιστοκλῆς 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 Μεγιστόνους 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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Megistophron Μεγιστόφρων m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos)... [
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Megistos Μέγιστος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest".... [
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Megistotimos Μεγιστότιμος 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 Μελαγκόμας 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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Meleagros Μελέαγρος 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 Μελήσανδρος 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 Μελήσιππος 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 Μέλητος 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 Μηναγόρας 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 Μέναιχμος 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 Μηνᾶς m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun μηνάς
(menas) meaning "moon". Also compare the Aeolic and Doric Greek noun μήνα
(mena) meaning "moon".
Menedemos Μενέδημος 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 Μενεκλῆς 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 Μενεκράτης 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 Μενέμαχος 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".