This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the pattern is *s.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
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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Erichthonius m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Ἐριχθόνιος
(Erichthonios), which is of uncertain etymology, possibly pre-Greek. Folk etymology connects it to Greek ἐρέχθω
(erechthô) "to rend, break"... [
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Eridanos m Greek MythologyFrom the name of a River-God of the mythical northern land of Hyperborea. He was also the god of the constellation Eridanus. The river's name may mean "early burnt" from the elements
eri and
danos and refer to the myth of
Phaethon.
Erigyios m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from the Greek intensive prefix ἐρι-
(eri-) meaning "very, much" and γυῖον
(gyion) meaning "limbs, hands", or the related γυιός
(gyios) meaning "lame"... [
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Erkhemjamts m MongolianDerives from Mongolian эрхэм
(erkhem) meaning "important, supreme" and жамц
(jamts) meaning "rock".... [
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Erlis m AlbanianDerived from Albanian
erë "wind; scent" and
lis "oak".
Erotokritos m Greek, LiteratureMeans "the one who is tortured by love" or "chosen by love", from Greek ἔρως
(erôs) "love" (genitive ἔρωτος
(erôtos); see
Eros) and κριτός
(kritos) "separated, picked out, chosen"... [
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Erycius m Dutch (Latinized)This given name originates from the Dutch humanist and philologist Erycius Puteanus (1574-1646). He had latinized his entire name: his original given name was either
Eric/
Erik or
Hendrik and his original surname has variously been listed as Van de Putte, Van den Putte, Van der Put, Van der Putte, Van der Putten and Van Putten... [
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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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Escalus m TheatrePossibly a variant of
Aeschylus. This was used by Shakespeare in his play 'Romeo and Juliet' (1596), where it belongs to Prince Escalus. He later used it for a character in his play 'Measure for Measure' (written 1603 or 1604; first published 1623).
Eselias m Hebrew (Hellenized), Biblical GreekGreek form of
Atsalyahu, as it first appeared in the Septuagint. The name is often written as
Ezelias in direct English translations of the Septuagint, even though the Greek spelling in the Septuagint very clearly does not contain the zeta (i.e. the Greek letter 'z').
Eteoclus m Greek MythologyA son of Iphis, was, according to some traditions, one of the seven heroes who went with Adrastus against Thebes. He had to make the attack upon the Neitian gate, where he was opposed by Megareus. (Aeschyl... [
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Eteonikos m Ancient GreekMeans "true victory", derived from Greek ἐτεός
(eteos) "true, genuine, real" combined with Greek νικη
(nike) "victory".
Ethelandros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is most likely derived from the Greek verb ἐθέλω
(ethelo) meaning "to be willing" as well as "to wish", which is closely related to the Greek verb θέλω
(thelo) meaning "to will" as well as "to wish, to desire"... [
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Etruscus m Ancient RomanA Roman nomen meaning "Etruscan" in Latin, with the etymology uncertain. It could be related to Latin
Etruria, an ancient country in the Italian Peninsula, the home of Etruscans.
Herennius Etruscus (220-251) was briefly Roman emperor in 251, ruling jointly under his father
Decius.
Euagoras m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek verb εὐαγορέω
(euagoreo) meaning "to praise formally", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek verb ἀγορεύω
(agoreuo) meaning "to orate, to speak publicly".... [
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Euainetos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek εὐαίνετος
(euainetos) meaning "much-extolled", itself from the elements ευ
(eu) "good" and αἰνετός
(ainetos) "praiseworthy".
Euangelios m Late GreekDerived from either the Greek noun εὐαγγελία
(euangelia) meaning "good tidings" (see
Evangelia) or from the Greek adjective εὐάγγελος
(euangelos) meaning "bringing good news" (see
Evangelos).... [
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Euanthes m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from Greek εὐανθής
(euanthês) meaning "blooming, flowery". It is the masculine equivalent of
Euanthe. This name occurs in the 'Odyssey' belonging to the father of Maron, a priest of Apollo at Ismarus in Thrace.
Euboulos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὔβουλος
(euboulos) meaning "well-advised, prudent", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun βουλή
(boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [
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Euchares m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐχαρής
(euchares), which is a rare variant of the Greek adjective εὔχαρις
(eucharis) meaning "charming, gracious" (see
Eucharis).
Eudamos m Ancient GreekDoric Greek form of
Eudemos, because it contains δᾶμος
(damos), which is the Doric Greek form of δῆμος
(demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land".... [
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Eudemos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun δῆμος
(demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land".
Eudemus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Eudemos. Notable bearers of this name include the Greek philosopher Eudemus of Rhodes (4th century BC) and a general of Alexander the Great (4th century BC).
Eugnostos m Ancient GreekFrom the Greek adjective εὔγνωστος
(eugnostos) meaning "well-known", a word formed of the elements εὖ
(eu) "good" and γνωστός
(gnostos) "known, familiar"... [
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Eugraphos m Late GreekBasically means "well-drawn" or "well-written", derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun γράφος
(graphos) meaning "that which is drawn or written" (i.e. writing, drawing)... [
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Euhemeros m Ancient GreekGreek name meaning "bright, happy", literally "of a fine day" or "of a prosperous day", derived from εὖ
(eu) "well" and ἡμέρα
(hemera) "day"... [
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Euhemerus m Ancient GreekEuhemerus, from the Ancient Greek Εὐήμερος, Euhēmeros, "happy; prosperous" was a Greek mythographer at the court of Cassander, the king of Macedon.
Eukarpos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὔκαρπος
(eukarpos) meaning "fruitful", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun καρπός
(karpos) meaning "fruit".
Eukrates m Ancient GreekMeans "power of good", derived from Greek ευ
(eu) "good, well" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) "power."
Eulabios m Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)Derived from the Greek noun εὐλάβεια
(eulabeia) meaning "discretion, caution" (see
Eulabeia). Also compare the Greek adjective εὐλαβής
(eulabes) meaning "taking hold well, holding fast, clinging" as well as "discreet, cautious, undertaking prudently".
Eulalos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὔλαλος
(eulalos) meaning "sweetly-speaking", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" and the Greek adjective λάλος
(lalos) meaning "talkative, babbling, loquacious".... [
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Eulampios m Late GreekDerived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek λάμπω
(lampo) meaning "to give light, to shine".
Eumachos m Ancient GreekMeans "good battle", derived from Greek ευ
(eu) "good, well" combined with Greek μαχη
(mache) "battle".
Eumaios m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well". The second element is uncertain; it might possibly be derived from the Greek verb μαίομαι
(maiomai) meaning "to seek after, to seek for" or from the (hitherto unknown) masculine equivalent of the Greek noun μαῖα
(maia) meaning "good mother, foster mother" (see
Maia 1).
Eumelos m Ancient GreekMeans "with good flocks, rich in sheep" in Greek, derived from εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" and μῆλον
(melon) meaning "sheep, goat, beast".
Eumolpos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὔμολπος
(eumolpos) meaning "sweetly singing", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" and the Greek noun μολπή
(molpe) meaning "song, dance".
Eumorphos m Ancient GreekMeans "fair of form; beautiful, pretty, handsome", derived from Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good" and μορφή
(morphe) meaning "shape, form, appearance".
Eunapios m Ancient GreekMeans "person from the good glen" in Greek, from Ancient Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good" combined with νάπη
(nape) meaning "woodland vale, dell, glen" and suffix -ιος
(ios).
Eunoicus m Late Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Eunoikos. This name is best known for being the name of one of the forty martyrs of Sebaste (which is nowadays Sivas in Turkey), who all died in 320 AD.
Eunoikos m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐνοικός
(eunoikos) meaning "well-disposed, kindly, favorable". Also compare the very similar-looking Greek adjective ἔνοικος
(enoikos) meaning "inhabitant", which is derived from the Greek verb ἐνοικέω
(enoikeo) meaning "to dwell in", itself ultimately derived from the Greek noun οἶκος
(oikos) meaning "house".... [
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Eunoios m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὔνοιος
(eunoios) meaning "good-minded", which is closely related to the Greek noun εὔνοια
(eunoia) meaning "goodwill, favour". Both words are ultimately derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek νοῦς
(nous) meaning "mind"... [
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Eunomos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὔνομος
(eunomos) meaning "under good laws, well-ordered". It consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun νόμος
(nomos) meaning "usage, custom, law, ordinance" (see
Eunomia).
Eunous m Ancient GreekMeans "a good mind", derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek νοῦς
(nous) meaning "mind".
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 m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived 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)".... [
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Euphantos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ευ
(eu) "good, well" combined with Greek φαντός
(phantos) "visible". The latter element is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω
(phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
Euphemos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyMeans "reputable" or "uttering sounds of good omen" in Greek, ultimately derived from εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" and φήμη
(pheme) meaning "rumour, fame, reputation" or "prophetic voice, oracle".
Euphrates m Old Persian (Hellenized)Possibly taken from the name of the river Euphrates, the Greek form of Old Persian 𐎢𐎳𐎼𐎠𐎬𐎢
(*ʰUfrātuš), which possibly derived from proto-Sumerian
*burudu meaning "copper".
Euphronios m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well". The second element is derived from 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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Eupleios m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐύπλειος
(eupleios) meaning "well-filled", which is derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" and Greek πλεῖος
(pleios) or πλέως
(pleos), which both mean "full, filled"... [
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Euploos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek εὔπλοος
(euploos) meaning "good sailing" or "a fair voyage", which is derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek πλόος
(ploos) meaning "sailing, voyage"... [
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Eupolemos m Ancient Greek, Biblical GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐπόλεμος
(eupolemos) meaning "good at war, successful in war", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun πόλεμος
(polemos) meaning "war, battle"... [
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Eupolis m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun εὔπολις
(eupolis) meaning "abounding in cities", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun πόλις
(polis) meaning "city".... [
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Eupompos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὔπομπος
(eupompos) meaning "well-conducting", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek verb πομπεύω
(pompeuo) meaning "to conduct, to escort"... [
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Eupsychos m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὔψυχος
(eupsychos) meaning "of good courage, stout of heart". It consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun ψυχή
(psyche) meaning "spirit, soul, mind" (also see
Psyche).
Euros m WelshDerived from Welsh
aur meaning "gold", perhaps originally a short form of
Euroswydd (itself probably derived from
aur and
oswydd "enemy").
Eurotas m Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek εὐρώς
(euros) meaning "mould, mildew, decay", or from εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad". This was the name of a king of Laconia in Greek mythology, son of
Myles and father of
Sparta and
Tiasa, as well as of a (possibly eponymous) Laconian river.
Eurus m & f Greek MythologyEurus was the god of the east wind, one of the four directional Anemoi (Wind-Gods). He was associated with the season of autumn and dwelt near the palace of the sun-god Helios in the far east.
Eurycles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Eurykles. Known bearers of this name include the Olympic victor Eurycles of Laconia (6th century BC) and the Spartan ruler Gaius Julius Eurycles (1st century BC).
Eurykles m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Eurykrates m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun κράτος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Eurylochos m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" 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... [
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Eurymedes m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek verb μήδομαι
(medomai) meaning "to think, to plan, to plot".
Eurymenes m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρυμενής
(eurymenes) meaning "broad and strong", which consists of the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun μένος
(menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force".... [
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Eurynomos m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with either the Greek noun νομός
(nomos) meaning "pasture, field" or the Greek noun νόμος
(nomos) meaning "usage, custom, law, ordinance" (see
Eunomia).... [
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Euryptolemos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Epic Greek noun πτόλεμος
(ptolemos) meaning "war".
Eurypylos m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun πύλη
(pyle) meaning "gate, entrance".
Eurysthenes m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, HistoryDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun σθένος
(sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength". This name was borne by a Spartan king from the 10th century BC.... [
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Eurystheus m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ευρυς
(eurys) meaning "wide" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) meaning "strength". In Greek mythology, Eurystheus was a cousin of
Heracles, king of the Mycenae and Tiryns in Argos... [
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Eurystratos m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun στρατός
(stratos) meaning "army".
Eurytimos m Ancient GreekMeans "widely honoured" in Greek, derived from εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" and τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, esteem, revere".
Eustolos m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὔστολος
(eustolos), which is equivalent to the Greek adjective εὐσταλής
(eustales) meaning "well-equipped". Also compare the Greek nouns στολή
(stole) and στόλος
(stolos), which both mean "equipment".... [
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Eustratios m Late GreekMeans "good army", derived from Greek ευ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun στρατός
(stratos) meaning "army".
Euthydemos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is probably derived from Greek εὐθύς
(euthys) meaning "straight, direct" as well as "immediately, at once, right away". However, a derivation from Greek εὐθής
(euthes) meaning "righteous, upright" is also possible... [
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Euthykles m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is probably derived from Greek εὐθύς
(euthys) meaning "straight, direct" as well as "immediately, at once, right away". However, a derivation from Greek εὐθής
(euthes) meaning "righteous, upright" is also possible... [
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Euthykritos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is probably derived from the Greek adjective εὐθύς
(euthys) meaning "straight, direct" as well as "immediately, at once, right away". However, a derivation from the Greek adjective εὐθής
(euthes) meaning "righteous, upright" is also possible... [
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Euthymenes m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is probably derived from Greek εὐθύς
(euthys) meaning "straight, direct" as well as "immediately, at once, right away". However, a derivation from Greek εὐθής
(euthes) meaning "righteous, upright" is also possible... [
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Eutyches m GreekAncient greek name given to a presbyter and archimandrite of a monastery near Constantinople, first mentioned in 431. Eutyches was famous for his teachings about Jesus Christ devine nature.
Euxenos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὔξενος
(euxenos) meaning "kind to strangers, hospitable", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Evagrius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Εὐάγριος
(Euagrios), which was derived from Greek εὔαγρος
(euagros) meaning "lucky in the chase, blessed with success".
Evalus m Arthurian CycleAn emperor of Rome who, according to Perlesvaus, mounted a sacred stone in the pommel of the Grail Sword.
Evangelicus m Late Roman, Late Greek (Latinized)Derived from the Latin adjective
evangelicus meaning "evangelical". It is a latinization of the Greek adjective εὐαγγελικός
(euangelikos), which originally meant "relating to good news" (see
Euangelios) but came to mean "relating to the gospel" in the Christian era.... [
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Evellius m History (Ecclesiastical)Evellius (died 66 AD) was an early Christian martyr. He was a counselor to Nero, but was eventually martyred at Pisa after he converted to Christianity.
Evenus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)From the name of a river that flowed through Aetolia in central Greece, which is of unknown meaning. According to Greek legend, Evenus was the name of a prince who drowned himself in the river and was then transformed into the god of the river.... [
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Ewostatewos m Ge'ezGe'ez form of
Εὐστάθιος (
Eustathios) (See
Eustathius). This was the name of an Ethiopian religious leader of the Orthodox Tewahedo during the early period of the Solomonic dynasty of the Ethiopian Empire.
Exainetos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek preposition ἐξ
(ex) meaning "out of" as well as "outside, beyond" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός
(ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy". The latter word is ultimately derived from the Greek noun αἴνη
(aine) meaning "praise, fame" (see
Aeneas).... [
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Exodus m & f American (Rare)Exodus is name of the second book of Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament, and the second of five books of the Jewish Torah or Pentateuch. Exodus is the name of ex-boxing world champion Mike Tyson's deceased daughter.
Expeditus m Late Roman, HistoryFrom the Latin past participle of
expidere "make fit or ready, prepare", literally "free the feet from fetters". This was the name of an obscure, semi-legendary saint, who is invoked against procrastination.
Exuperius m Late RomanVariant spelling of
Exsuperius, which was derived from the Latin verb
exsupero "to (greatly) excel, to (greatly) surpass, to (greatly) surmount". The verb itself is ultimately derived from the Latin elements
ex "out of, from within" and
supero "to surpass, to surmount, to transcend"... [
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