This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is "ancient greek".
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Cleophus m Ancient Greekleophus Pronunciation of Cleophus as a boys' name is of Greek derivation, and the meaning of the name Cleophus is "vision of glory". Cleophus is an alternate form of Cleophas (Greek).
Cocalus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)From Ancient Greek
κόκκαλος (
kokkalos) meaning "pine kernel", itself from
κόκκος (
kokkos) "seed, grain, kernel". This was the name of a legendary Sician king, who sheltered
Daedalus after his escape from the Labyrinth.
Colotes m Ancient GreekAncient Greek philosopher of the Epicurean school. He is notable for opposing the philosophies of Plutarch and claiming that it is impossible to live by the ideas of other philosophers.
Comito f Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Κομιτώ
(Komitô), a name of uncertain etymology, perhaps derived from Greek κομίζω
(komizô) meaning "to take care of, provide for". This was borne by an elder sister of the 6th-century Byzantine empress Theodora.
Crates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Krates. Known bearers of this name include the comic poet Crates (5th century BC) and the Cynic philosopher Crates of Thebes (3rd century BC).
Crysia f Ancient GreekThe name Crysia or Chrysia, Χρυσια in Greek comes from the Greek word for "gold", Χρυσεος. It means as much as "the golden one" or figuratively "the anointed". The name is related to
Chryssa although the later has a slightly different etymological root.
Cylon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Kylon. A known bearer of this name was the Athenian nobleman Cylon of Athens, who was one of the Olympic victors of the 35th Olympiad in 640 BC.
Cythera f Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Κύθηρα
(Kythera), the name of an island of Greece, as well as an ancient town on the island. In Greek mythology, Cythera was the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite, being the island to which she first arrived after emerging from the sea, and the source of her epithet
Kythereia (Latin:
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Damandros m Ancient GreekDoric Greek form of
Demandros, because it contains δᾶμος
(damos), which is the Doric Greek form of δῆμος
(demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land".
Damasenor m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun δαμασήνωρ
(damasenor) meaning "man-slaying", which consists of the Greek verb δαμάζω
(damazo) meaning "to tame, to subdue, to overpower, to kill" (see
Damasos) and the Greek noun ἀνήρ
(aner) meaning "man".... [
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Damasippos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective δαμάσιππος
(damasippos) meaning "horse-taming", which consists of the Greek verb δαμάζω
(damazo) meaning "to tame, to subdue, to overpower, to kill" (see
Damasos) and the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse".
Damasos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek δαμάζω
(damazo) meaning "to tame, to (keep in) control" as well as "to overpower". Also compare
Damian.
Damothaleia f Ancient GreekDerived from δᾶμος
(damos) meaning "the people", a Doric Greek variant of δῆμος
(demos), and the Greek adjective θάλεια
(thaleia) meaning "rich, plentiful" (from the verb θάλλω
(thallo) meaning "to blossom").
Damotychos m Ancient GreekProbably derived from Greek
δῆμος (
demos) "of the people" combined with
τύχη (
tyche) meaning "fortune, chance, fate".
Damoxenos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Doric Greek noun δᾶμος
(damos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Dasios m Ancient Greekderived from δασύς (dasys) meaning "shaggy, hairy". There were several saints of this name, the most notable of whom are two martyrs, both persecuted under Diocletian: Dasius of Durostorum, a soldier, and Dasius of Nicomedia, a servant who was martyred together with Zoticus and Gaius.
Dasius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)Probably derived from δασύς
(dasys) meaning "shaggy, hairy". There were several saints of this name, the most notable of whom are two martyrs, both persecuted under Diocletian: Dasius of Durostorum, a soldier, and Dasius of Nicomedia, a servant who was martyred together with Zoticus and Gaius.
Deinokrates m Ancient GreekMeans "terrible power", derived from the Greek elements δεινός
(deinos) "fearful, terrible" and κρατος
(kratos) "power".
Deinomachos m Ancient GreekMeans "terrible battle", derived from Greek δεινός
(deinos) "fearful, terrible" combined with Greek μαχη
(mache) "battle".
Deinomenes m Ancient GreekMeans "terrible strength", derived from the Greek elements δεινός
(deinos) "fearful, terrible" and μενος
(menos) "power, strength, spirit."
Deinophilos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective δεινός
(deinos) meaning "fearful, terrible" as well as "mighty, powerful" combined with the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover".
Deinostratos m Ancient GreekMeans "terrible army", derived from the Greek elements δεινός
(deinos) "fearful, terrible" and στρατος
(stratos) "army".
Delphos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek word
adelphos, meaning "brother". In Greek mythology this was the name of a man whom the name of the Greek city is derived from. It can also be interpreted as the Greek masculine form of
Delphine.
Demainetos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun δῆμος
(demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός
(ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy"... [
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Demandros m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun δῆμος
(demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land" combined with Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Demaratos m Ancient GreekThis name can be a variant form of
Demaretos, but it can also be a name of its own. In that case, it is derived from Greek δημος
(demos) "the people" combined with the Greek adjective ἀρατός
(aratos) meaning "prayed for"... [
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Demaretos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek δημος
(demos) "the people" combined with Greek ἀρετή
(arete) meaning "goodness, excellence" as well as "virtue, skill".
Demochares m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective δημοχαρής
(demochares) meaning "pleasing the people, popular". It consists of the Greek noun δῆμος
(demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land" combined with either the Greek noun χαρά
(chara) meaning "joy, delight, happiness" or the Greek noun χάρις
(charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see
Chares).
Demodokos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun δῆμος
(demos) meaning "the people" combined with the Greek noun δόκος
(dokos) meaning "opinion, belief". Also compare the related Greek verb δοκέω
(dokeo) meaning "to expect" as well as "to think, to imagine, to suppose" (see
Eudocia).
Demonax m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun δῆμος
(demos) meaning "the people" combined with the Greek noun ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, chief".... [
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Demonicus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Demonikos. A known bearer of this name was Demonicus of Pella (4th century BC), a trierarch who is thought to have been part of the companion cavalry of Alexander the Great.
Demonikos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun δῆμος
(demos) meaning "the people" combined with the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory".
Demophilos m Ancient GreekMeans "friend of the people", derived from Greek δημος
(demos) "the people" combined with Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover".
Derkylidas m Ancient GreekMeans "son of Derkylos" in Greek, derived from the name
Derkylos combined with ίδας
(idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης
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Derkylos m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from Greek δερκύλλειν
(derkyllein) meaning "to scratch the skin" or "to tear off the skin".
Desmos m Ancient GreekA name derived from the ancient greek word δεσμός (desmos) meaning to bind or to chain. Desmos shares it's name with a genus of trees and shrubs in the Annonaceae family, as well as an advanced graphing calculator software.... [
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Dexandros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι
(dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [
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Dexareta f Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι
(dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [
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Dexikles m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι
(dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [
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Dexileos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι
(dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [
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Dexios m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι
(dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [
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Dexiphanes m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι
(dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [
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Dexippos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι
(dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [
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Dexippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Dexippos. Bearers of this name include the Greek historian and statesman Publius Herennius Dexippus (3rd century AD) and a Greek Neoplatonist philosopher (4th century AD).
Dexitheos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun δέξις
(dexis) meaning "reception", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι
(dechomai) meaning "to take, to receive, to accept, to welcome"... [
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Diagoras m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is probably derived from Greek διά
(dia) "across, through", but Greek Διος
(Dios) "of
Zeus" is also a possibility... [
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Dikaiarchos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective δίκαιος
(dikaios) meaning "observant of custom, righteous, lawful, just" combined with the Greek noun ἀρχός
(archos) meaning "leader, ruler".
Dikaiopolis m & f Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun δικαιόπολις
(dikaiopolis) meaning "strict in public faith", which consists of the Greek adjective δίκαιος
(dikaios) meaning "observant of custom, righteous, lawful, just" combined with the Greek noun πόλις
(polis) meaning "city".
Diodemos m Ancient GreekMeans "the people of Zeus", derived from Greek Διος
(Dios) meaning "of
Zeus" combined with Greek δημος
(demos) meaning "the people".
Diognetos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek Διός
(Dios) meaning "of
Zeus" combined with the Greek adjective γνητός
(gnetos) meaning "born". The latter word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb γίγνομαι
(gignomai) meaning "to come into being, to be born"... [
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Dionassa f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek Διός
(Dios) meaning "of Zeus" and ἄνασσα
(anassa) "queen, lady" (feminine form of ἄναξ
(anax) "master, lord").
Diopeithes m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek Διός
(Dios) meaning "of
Zeus" combined with the Greek verb πείθω
(peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)".... [
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Diophantos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek Διος
(Dios) "of
Zeus" combined with Greek φαντός
(phantos) "visible". The latter element is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω
(phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
Diophilos m Ancient GreekMeans "friend of Zeus", derived from Greek Διος
(Dios) "of
Zeus" combined with Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover".
Dioscorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Dioskoros. Bearers of this name include two Coptic Popes of Alexandria (5th and 6th century AD) and the Egyptian poet Flavius Dioscorus of Aphrodito (6th century AD).
Dioskoros m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek Διός
(Dios) meaning "of
Zeus" combined with the Greek noun κόρος
(koros) meaning "son, boy, lad."
Dioskouros m Ancient GreekEpic and Ionic Greek form of
Dioskoros, because it contains κοῦρος
(kouros), which is the Epic and Ionic Greek form of κόρος
(koros) meaning "son, boy, lad."
Diotima f Ancient Greek, German, LiteratureFeminine form of
Diotimos. Greek seer and philosopher Diotima of Mantinea was Socrates' teacher in Plato's 'Symposium'. The name also belonged to characters in Robert Musil's 'The Man without Qualities' and Hölderlin's novel 'Hyperion', the latter of which inspired a score by Italian composer Luigi Nono: 'Fragmente-Stille, an Diotima' (1980).
Diotimos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek Διός
(Dios) meaning "of
Zeus" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Dorixenos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a little bit uncertain. The Greek noun δῶρον
(doron) meaning "gift" is the most obvious candidate, but it is also possible that the first element is connected to the Greek tribe of the Dorians in some way, such as via the Greek adjective Δωρικός
(Dorikos) meaning "Dorian, Doric" (also compare
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Dorymenes m Ancient GreekProbably derived from Greek
δόρυ (
dory) "wood, tree" or "spear" combined with
μενος (
menos) "power, strength, spirit".
Douris m Ancient GreekProbably derived from δουρός
(douros), which is the Epic Greek genitive singular of the Greek noun δόρυ
(dory) meaning "wood, tree, stem" as well as "spear, lance, pole". Also compare the Epic Greek adjective δούρειος
(doureios) meaning "wooden".
Duris m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Douris. A notable bearer of this name was Duris of Samos (3rd century BC), a Greek historian who at some point became tyrant of Samos.
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).
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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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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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.
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".
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
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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".
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").
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.
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
Eryx)... [
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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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Eteander m Ancient Greek (Latinized), HistoryLatinized form of the given name Ἐτέανδρος
(Eteandros). This was the name of a king of the city-kingdom of Paphos (located on the Greek island of Cyprus), who lived in the early 7th century BC... [
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