Gender Masculine
Scripts Τεῦκρος(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈtju.səɹ/(American English) /ˈtjuː.sə/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Latinized form of the Greek name Τεῦκρος (Teukros), of uncertain origin, possibly related to the name of the Hittite god Tarhunna. According to Homer's Iliad he was a son of King Telamon of Salamis. A renowned archer, he fought against the Trojans with his half-brother Ajax and the other Greeks. After the war he went to Cyprus where he founded the city of Salamis, naming it after his home island.

Related Names

VariantTeukros
Entry updated December 1, 2024