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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Ancient Greek; and the description contains the keyword leader.
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Agapenor Ἀγαπήνωρ m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἀγάπη (agape) meaning "love, affection, esteem" (see Agape) combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Alexarchos Ἀλέξαρχος m Ancient Greek
Derived 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".
Andronika Ἀνδρονίκα f Ancient Greek, Greek (Rare), Greek (Cypriot, Rare), Bulgarian (Rare), Albanian (Rare), South African
Feminine form of Greek Andronikos and Bulgarian Andronik. This name was borne by Andronika 'Donika' Arianiti (1428-1506), also known as Donika Kastrioti, the wife of Albanian national hero Skanderbeg, leader of a revolt against the Ottoman Empire.
Archelochus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Archelochos. In Greek mythology, Archelochus was one of the leaders of the Dardanians, who aided the Trojans in their fight against the Achaeans.
Archilochos Ἀρχίλοχος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived 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... [more]
Aristaenus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Aristainos. A notable bearer of this name was Aristaenus of Megalopolis (2nd century BC), a strategos (military leader) of the Achaean League.
Charidemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Charidemos. This name was borne by a Greek mercenary leader from the 4th century BC, who was put to death by Darius III of Persia.
Deinarchos Δείναρχος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek δεινός (deinos) meaning "terrible, fearsome; mighty, powerful" and ἀρχός (archos) meaning "ruler, leader, master".
Demarchos Δήμαρχος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek (demos) meaning "the people" and (archos) meaning "master, leader". This was the name of a satrap of Phrygia and a son of Aegyptus in Greek mythology.
Dikaiarchos Δικαίαρχος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek δίκαιος (dikaios) meaning "observant of custom, righteous, lawful, just" (see dike) and ἀρχός (archos) meaning "leader, ruler".
Etearchis Ετεαρχις f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἐτεός (eteos) "true" and ἀρχός (archos) "leader".
Eunus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Eunous. This name was borne by a Syrian slave from the 2nd century BC, who was the leader of the slave uprising in the First Servile War.
Eupeithes Εὐπείθης m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective εὐπειθής (eupeithes) meaning "ready to obey, obedient", which consists of Greek εὖ (eu) meaning "good, well" 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)".... [more]
Hegemon Ἡγήμων, Ἡγέμων m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ἡγεμών (hegemon) meaning "leader" as well as "guide" and "commander, chief, ruler". This word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι (hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", which is closely related to the Greek verb ἄγω (ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry".... [more]
Hermarchos m Ancient Greek
Means "Hermes is my master" or "Hermes is my origin", derived from the name of the god Hermes and either Greek ἀρχός (archos) meaning "master, leader" or ἀρχή (arche) meaning "origin, source".
Hermophantus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hermophantos. A known bearer of this name was Hermophantus of Miletus, one of the military leaders of the Ionian Revolt (499–493 BC).
Hipparchos Ἵππαρχος m Ancient Greek
Means "master of horses, cavalry commander" in Greek, ultimately derived from ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse" and αρχος (archos) meaning "master, leader, ruler".
Kleitarchos Κλείταρχος m Ancient Greek
The 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"... [more]
Megisto Μεγιστώ f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Variant of Megiste, which is the main feminine form of Megistos. This was the name of the leader of the women's resistance against the tyrant Aristotimus of Elis (c... [more]
Mnesarchos Μνήσαρχος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος (mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω (mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι (mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [more]
Onomarchos Ὀνόμαρχος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Attic Greek noun ὄνομα (onoma) meaning "name" combined with the Greek noun ἀρχός (archos) meaning "leader, ruler".
Optimus m Ancient Roman, Ancient Greek (Latinized), Popular Culture
Means "excellent" in Ancient Latin. Its etymology is uncertain. It can derive from the Greek root opti- meaning 'light, sight'. Another possible etimology is from Ancient Latin optàre "to choose, to desire" with the meaning of "the chosen one, the superior one"... [more]
Peisis Πεισίς m & f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun πεῖσις (peisis) meaning "persuasion" as well as "affection, susceptibility". It is ultimately derived from Greek πείσομαι (peisomai), which is the first-person singular future middle indicative of the Greek verbs πάσχω (pascho) meaning "to undergo, to experience, to feel (an emotion)" and πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)".... [more]
Polemarchos Πολέμαρχος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun πολέμαρχος (polemarchos) meaning "polemarch, warlord". It consists of the Greek noun πόλεμος (polemos) meaning "war, battle" and the Greek noun ἀρχός (archos) meaning "leader, ruler".
Stasippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Stasippos. This name was borne by Stasippus of Tegea (4th century BC), who was the leader of the pro-Spartan oligarchs in Tegea.
Telesilla Τελέσιλλα f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek τέλος (telos) meaning "purpose, result, completion", or the noun τέλεσις (telesis) "event, fulfillment". Telesilla (fl... [more]
Timarchos Τίμαρχος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere" combined with either the Greek noun ἀρχός (archos) meaning "master, leader" or the Greek noun ἀρχή (arche) meaning "origin, source".
Timoxenos Τιμόξενος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere" combined with Greek ξένος (xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".... [more]
Tlepolemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Tlepolemos. This name was borne by one of the generals of Alexander the Great (4th century BC) as well as by a regent of Egypt (3rd century BC).... [more]
Xenarchos Ξενάρχος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ξένος (xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest" combined with either the Greek noun ἀρχός (archos) meaning "master, leader" or the Greek noun ἀρχή (arche) meaning "origin, source".