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Name Antioch
Gender Masculine
Usage Literature, History
Pronounced Pron. AN-tee-ahk
Other Forms FormsAntiochus, Antiokhos
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Meaning & History
English form of ANTIOCHUS. The capital city of Syria bore this name, an important centre in early Christianity (founded c.300 BC by Seleucus I Nictor and named for his father, Antiochus). The name was used by J. K. Rowling in her 'Harry Potter' series of books, where it belongs a minor character.