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ArchivesRe: Etymology of a greek male first name
in reply to a message by Klaus
Phileas is a form of Phileus can conceivably mean two things:
1. Philos ("friend") + -eus ("of a"): "Of a friend, related to a friend"
or
2. Philos ("friend")+ Eus ("good, brave, noble"): "A noble friend"
Etymology #1 is more probable, although #2 appears more aesthetically pleasing.
1. Philos ("friend") + -eus ("of a"): "Of a friend, related to a friend"
or
2. Philos ("friend")+ Eus ("good, brave, noble"): "A noble friend"
Etymology #1 is more probable, although #2 appears more aesthetically pleasing.
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