This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is Ancient Greek.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Eurykles Εὐρυκλῆς m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Eurykrates Εὐρυκράτης m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun κράτος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Euryleon Εὐρυλέων m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun λέων
(leon) meaning "lion". This name was borne by a Spartan tyrant of Selinus, who lived in the 6th century BC.... [
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Eurylochos Εὐρύλοχος 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 Εὐρυμήδης 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 Εὐρυμένης 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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Euryphon Εὐρυφῶν m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Greek noun φωνή
(phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".... [
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Eurypon Εὐρυπῶν m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyThis name was most notably borne by a king of Sparta, after whom the Eurypontid dynasty was named. It is not quite clear whether he is a historical person, or whether he is fully mythological. If the former applies, then he is thought to have lived in the 9th century BC.... [
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Euryptolemos Εὐρυπτόλεμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" combined with the Epic Greek noun πτόλεμος
(ptolemos) meaning "war".
Eurysakes Εὐρυσάκης m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyMeans "broad shield", derived from Greek εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide" and σάκος
(sakos) meaning "shield". This was the name of a son of
Ajax the Great, named after his father’s shield.
Eurysthenes Εὐρυσθένης 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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Eurytimos Εὐρύτιμος m Ancient GreekMeans "widely honoured" in Greek, derived from εὐρύς
(eurys) meaning "wide, broad" and τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, esteem, revere".
Euthydemos Εὐθύδημος 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 Εὐθυκλῆς 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 Εὐθύκριτος 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 Εὐθυμένης 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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Euthyphron Εὐθύφρων m Ancient GreekMeans "right-minded, whole-hearted, sincere" in Greek, derived from εὐθύς
(euthys) meaning "straight, direct" and φρήν
(phren) meaning "mind, heart, emotions".
Euxenos Εὔξενος 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 Εὐάγριος 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".
Exainetos Ἐξαίνετος 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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Glaukias Γλαυκίας m Ancient Greek, HistoryAncient Greek form of the Roman cognomen
Glaucia. Glaukias (ruled 335 – c. 302 BC) was a ruler of the Taulantian kingdom which dominated southern Illyrian affairs in the second half of the 4th century BC.
Glaukippos Γλαύκιππος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek γλαυκός
(glaukos), which can mean "blue-grey, bluish grey" as well as "gleaming, bright". Also compare the given name
Glaukos (see
Glaucus)... [
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Glaukon Γλαύκων m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek γλαυκός
(glaukos), which can mean "blue-grey, bluish grey" as well as "gleaming, bright". Also compare the given name
Glaukos (see
Glaucus).
Gnosis Γνῶσις m Ancient GreekMeans "knowledge" in Greek. The inscription
Gnosis epoesen "Gnosis created" appears on the Stag Hunt mosaic (c. 300 BCE; found in a wealthy home in ancient Macedonia), which may indicate that the author was named Gnosis or possibly refers to an abstract pronoun, since
gnosis is also the Greek word for knowledge (one scholar, for example, thinks it should be read as "
Apelles' Knowledge Made It")... [
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Gordias Γορδίας m Ancient GreekMeans "city" from Phrygian Gordum. This was the name of at least two members of the royal house of Phrygia.
Gorgias Γοργίας m Ancient GreekGorgias (c. 485 – c. 380 BC) was a Greek sophist, philosopher and rhetorician.
Gorgidas Γοργίδας m Ancient GreekMeans "son of Gorgias/Gorgos" in Greek, derived from the name
Gorgias or
Gorgos combined with ίδας
(idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης
(ides).... [
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Gorgippos Γόργιππος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek adjective γοργός
(gorgos) meaning "grim, fierce, terrible" or the Greek verb γοργεύω
(gorgeuo) meaning "to move rapidly, to hasten"... [
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Gorgonios Γοργόνιος m Ancient GreekThis name derives from the Ancient Greek “gorgos (γοργώ)”, meaning “dreadful, terrible, terrifying, very ugly, like a gorgon, relating to Gorgon”. ... [
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Gorgonius Γοργόνιος m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Gorgonios. This was borne by 5 saints, including Gorgonius of Nicomedia, who was martyred in 304 during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian.
Gorgos Γόργος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from either the Greek adjective γοργός
(gorgos) meaning "grim, fierce, terrible" or the Greek verb γοργεύω
(gorgeuo) meaning "to move rapidly, to hasten". Also compare the Greek verb γοργόομαι
(gorgoomai) meaning "to be spirited".
Gylippos Γύλιππος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is a bit uncertain. It might possibly be derived from Greek γύλιος
(gylios), the name for a long-shaped pouch or knapsack that Greek soldiers used for carrying their food supplies (see
Gylon)... [
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Gylon Γύλων m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from Greek γύλιος
(gylios), the name for a long-shaped pouch or knapsack that Greek soldiers used for carrying their food supplies.... [
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Habron ῞Αβρων, Ἅβρων m Ancient GreekAncient Greek name, apparently derived from Greek ἁβρός
(habros) which meant "graceful, delicate, pretty". (Compare the first element in
Abrocomas.)
Hagnon ῞Αγνων m Ancient GreekPossibly from Ancient Greek
ἁγνός (
hagnós) "pure, chaste" or "holy, sacred". This was the name of a 5th century BC Athenian general and statesman.
Harmodios Ἁρμόδιος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Ancient Greek adjective ἁρμόδιος
(harmodios) meaning "well-fitting, accordant, agreeable", literally "fitting together", a derivative of the verb ἁρμόζω
(harmozo) meaning "to fit together, to join; to set in order, to regulate, to govern"... [
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Harmoxenos Ἁρμόξενος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun ἅρμα
(harma) meaning "chariot" or the Greek verb ἁρμόζω
(harmozo) meaning "to join, to fit together". Also compare the related Greek nouns ἁρμή
(harme) and ἁρμός
(harmos), which both mean "joining, junction".... [
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Hegelochos Ἡγέλοχος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is 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"... [
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Hegemachos Ἡγέμαχος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is 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"... [
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Hegemon Ἡγήμων, Ἡγέμων m Ancient GreekDerived 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".... [
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Hegesandros Ἡγήσανδρος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command". 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"... [
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Hegesianax Ἡγησιάναξ m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command" (ultimately derived from ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide", closely related to ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to lead, to guide" as well as "to bring, to carry") and ἄναξ
(anax) meaning "master, lord, king".
Hegesias Ἡγησίας m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἡγέομαι
(hegeomai) meaning "to go before, to lead (the way)" as well as "to guide"... [
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Hegesikles Ἡγησικλῆς m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command". 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"... [
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Hegesileos Ἡγησίλεως m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command". 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"... [
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Hegesilochos Ἡγησίλοχος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command". 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".... [
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Hegesimachos Ἡγησιμάχος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command". 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"... [
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Hegesippos Ἡγήσιππος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command". 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"... [
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Hegesistratos Ἡγησίστρατος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ἥγησις
(hegesis) meaning "command". 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"... [
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Hegestratos Ἡγέστρατος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is 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"... [
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Hekateros ῾Εκατερός, Ἑκάτερος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek ἑκατερίς
(hekateris), the name of a type of rustic dance which involved quickly moving hands. It has also been suggested that this may be a corruption of Greek ἑκ Δώρου
(ek Dorou) meaning "of Doros", or may mean "each of two".
Hekatomnos Εκατομνως, ῾Εκατόμνως, Ἑκατόμνος m Ancient Greek, Carian (Hellenized)Hellenized form of the Carian name 𐊴𐊭𐊪𐊵𐊫
(k̂tmno), possibly composed of Carian
-mno "son" and a relative of Hittite
katta "under", ultimately meaning "under-son" or "descendent"... [
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Hekatonymos Ἑκατώνυμος m Ancient GreekThe first element is derived from either Greek ἑκατόν
(hekaton) meaning "hundred", or from the name of the goddess
Hecate. The second element derives from ὄνομα
(onoma) meaning "name".
Heliokles Ἡλιοκλῆς m Ancient GreekMeans "glorious sun", derived from Greek ἥλιος
(helios) "sun" combined with Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory."
Hellanokrates ῾Ελλανοκράτης m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek Ἕλλην
(Hellen) meaning "a Greek" (genitive ἕλλανος
(hellanos)) and κράτος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Herastratos Ἡράστρατος m Ancient GreekMeans "army of Hera", derived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun στρατός
(stratos) meaning "army".
Hermarchos m Ancient GreekMeans "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".
Hermesilaos Ἑρμησίλαος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun λαός
(laos) meaning "(the) people".
Hermesilochos Ἑρμησίλοχος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes 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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Hermippos Ἕρμιππος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse".
Hermodikos Ἑρμόδικος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun δίκη
(dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage".
Hermodoros Ἑρμόδωρος m Ancient GreekMeans "gift of Hermes", derived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun δῶρον
(doron) meaning "gift".
Hermodotos Ἑρμόδοτος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek adjective δοτός
(dotos) meaning "given, granted".
Hermokles Ἑρμοκλῆς m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Hermolochos Ἑρμόλοχος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes 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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Hermolykos Ἑρμόλυκος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with either the Greek noun λύκος
(lykos) meaning "wolf" or the Greek noun λύκη
(lyke) meaning "light" as well as "morning twilight".
Hermophantos Ἑρμόφαντος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek adjective φαντός
(phantos) meaning "visible", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω
(phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
Hermophilos Ἑρμόφιλος m Ancient GreekMeans "friend of Hermes", derived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover".
Hermotheos Ἑρμόθεος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god".
Hermotimos Ἑρμότιμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Hermoxenos Ἑρμόξενος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek messenger god
Hermes combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Herodikos Ἡρόδικος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun δίκη
(dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage".
Herodoros Ἡρόδωρος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun δῶρον
(doron) meaning "gift".... [
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Herokrates Ἡροκράτης m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun κράτος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Heromenes Ἡρομένης m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun μένος
(menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force".... [
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Herophantos Ἡρόφαντος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek adjective φαντός
(phantos) meaning "visible", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω
(phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
Herophilos Ἡρόφιλος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover".... [
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Herophon Ἡροφῶν m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun φωνή
(phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".... [
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Herothemis Ἡρόθεμις m & f Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun θέμις
(themis) meaning "law of nature, divinely ordained justice, that which is laid down" (see
Themis).
Herotimos Ἡρότιμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Heroxenos Ἡρόξενος m Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Hetoimokles Ἑτοιμοκλῆς m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἑτοῖμος
(hetoimos) meaning "at hand, ready, prepared" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Hierax Ἱέραξ m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun ἱέραξ
(hierax) meaning "hawk, falcon". This was the name of a Spartan admiral from the 4th century BC.
Hierodotos Ἱερόδοτος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἱερός
(hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with the Greek adjective δοτός
(dotos) meaning "given, granted".... [
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Hieromnemon Ἱερομνήμων m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἱερομνήμων
(hieromnemon), which literally means "mindful of the sacred" but later came to refer to a representative of one of the twelve members of the Amphictyonic League, which was a religious association of ancient Greek tribes... [
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Hieron Ἱέρων m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἱερός
(hieros) meaning "sacred". This name was borne by two tyrants of Syracuse, the earliest of which lived in the 5th century BC. Both are better known under the latinized form of their name, which is
Hiero.
Hieronikos Ἱερόνικος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἱερός
(hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory".
Hieronomos Ἱερόνομος m Ancient GreekMeans "sacred custom", derived from the Greek adjective ἱερός
(hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with the Greek noun νόμος
(nomos) meaning "usage, custom, law, ordinance" (see
Eunomia)... [
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Hierophon Ἱεροφῶν m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἱερόφωνος
(hierophonos) meaning "with sacred voice", which consists of the Greek adjective ἱερός
(hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with the Greek noun φωνή
(phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".
Hierotimos Ἱερότιμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἱερός
(hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Hipparchos Ἵππαρχος m Ancient GreekMeans "master of horses, cavalry commander" in Greek, ultimately derived from ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse" and αρχος
(archos) meaning "master, leader, ruler".
Hippias Ἱππίας m Ancient GreekDerived from Ancient Greek ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse" combined with the masculine name suffix -ίας
(-ias). This was the name of the last tyrant of Athens, ruling during the 5th century BCE... [
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Hippodamos Ἱππόδαμος m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from Greek ἱππόδαμος
(hippodamos) meaning "tamer of horses", itself from Greek ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse" and δαμάζειν
(damazein) "to tame"... [
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Hippolochos Ἱππόλοχος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse" 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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Hippomachos Ἱππομάχος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἱππόμαχος
(hippomachos) meaning "fighting on horseback", which consists of the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse" combined with the Greek noun μάχη
(mache) meaning "battle".... [
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Hippomenes Ἱππομένης m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyMeans "spirited horse", derived from Greek ‘ιππος
(hippos) "horse" combined with Greek μενος
(menos) "power, strength, spirit." This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 8th century BC.
Hipponikos Ἱππόνικος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse" combined with the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory".
Histiaios Ἱστιαῖος m Ancient GreekAncient Greek male name which was originally either given in reference to the city of Histiaia (better known by its latinized form Histiaea) or in reference to the nymph Histiaia from Greek mythology (also better known by its latinized form, which is Histiaea also)... [
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Horotychos ῾Ωρότυχος m Ancient GreekThe second element of this name is Greek τυχη
(tyche) "chance, luck, fortune". The first element may be Greek ὣρα
(hôra) "time", or it may be derived from the name of the Egyptian god
Horos.
Hydaspes m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyMeans "caring for horses” in Greek, borrowed from Sanskrit
वितस्ता (
vitasta), itself borrowed from Old Persian
*Vidāspa-, literally “caring for horses”, from
*vīd- “to take care of”, and
𐎠𐎿𐎱 “horse”... [
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Hypenus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Hypenos. Hypenus of Elis was an ancient Greek athlete from Elis who won the double race (Diaulos) of the 14th Ancient Olympic Games in 724 BC.
Hyperbolos Ὑπέρβολος m Ancient GreekMeans "to throw over" or "to overshoot", metaphorically "to exceed, excel, surpass", derived from Greek ὑπέρ
(hyper) meaning "over, above" and βάλλω
(ballo) meaning "to throw, cast; to strike".
Hypereides Ὑπερείδης, Ὑπερίδης m Ancient GreekDerived from either Greek ὑπέρ
(hyper) meaning "over, above" and εἶδος
(eidos) meaning "kind, type", or from ὑπερείδω
(hypereidos) meaning "put under as a support; lean upon, lift, carry", itself from ὑπό
(hypo) meaning "under, beneath" and ἐρείδω
(ereido) meaning "to prop, support".
Ichneumon Ίχνεύμων m & f Ancient GreekFrom the name given to the mythologized Egyptian mongoose. Ichneumon is a fearless creature who, despite its small size, will hunt down and kill snakes, crocodiles, and dragons.
Ictinus ἰκτῖνος m Ancient GreekMight be related to the Greek word "
iktinos" (ἰκτίνος), potentially meaning "builder" or "craftsman".
Iphikrates Ἰφικράτης m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ιφιος
(iphios) meaning "strong, stout, mighty" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Isagoras Ἰσαγόρας m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ισος
(isos) meaning "equal" (also see
Isocrates). The second element is either derived from Greek ἀγορεύω
(agoreuo) "to orate, to speak publicly" or from Greek ἀγορά
(agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market"... [
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Isaios Ἰσαῖος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἰσαῖος
(isaios) meaning "equality". Also compare Greek ἴσος
(isos) "equal", which is seen in
Isocrates. Last but not least, this name is not to be confused with the name
Isaias: while it may look similar, Isaios is not a hellenized form of Isaias.
Isandros Ἴσανδρος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective ἴσανδρος
(isandros) meaning "like a man", which consists of the Greek adjective ἴσος
(isos) meaning "equal" combined with Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man".
Isarchos Ἴσαρχος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἴσος
(isos) meaning "equal" and ἄρχω
(archo) meaning "to begin" or "to lead, rule, govern".
Ischyrion Ισχυρίων m Ancient Greek, Polish (Rare)Derived from Greek ισχυρός
(ischyros) meaning "mighty, powerful, strong". Saint Ischyrion of Alexandria was a martyr in Egypt who was impaled on a sharp pole. Ischyrion had the rank of Commander in Arrian Army... [
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Kachrylion Καχρυλίων m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κάχρυς
(kachrus) or
(kachrys), which can mean "catkin, cone, winter bud" as well as "parched barley". Kachrylion was the name of an ancient Greek potter from the 5th century BC.
Kalliades m Ancient GreekKalliades was the Archon of Athens when it was burned and looted by the invading persian army, led by Xerxes circa 480 BCE.
Kallimachos Καλλίμαχος m Ancient GreekMeans "beautiful battle", derived from the Greek elements καλλος
(kallos) "beauty" and μαχη
(mache) "battle."
Kallimedon Καλλιμέδων m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κάλλος
(kallos) meaning "beauty, nobility" combined with the Greek noun μέδων
(medon) meaning "ruler" (see
Medon).
Kalliphon Καλλιφῶν m Ancient GreekMeans "beautiful voice", derived from Greek καλλος
(kallos) "beauty" combined with Greek φωνη
(phone) "voice."
Kallisthenes Καλλισθένης m Ancient GreekMeans "beautiful strength", derived from Greek καλλος
(kallos) "beauty" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) "vigour, strength."
Kalliteles Καλλιτέλης m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κάλλος
(kallos) meaning "beauty, nobility" combined with the Greek noun τέλος
(telos) meaning "purpose, aim, goal" as well as "completion, accomplishment, fulfillment" (see
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Kallixenos Καλλίξενος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κάλλος
(kallos) meaning "beauty, nobility" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Kar Κάρ m Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekMeans "a Carian" in Greek, referring to an inhabitant of the ancient region of Caria in Asia Minor. This was the name of the legendary king who gave his name to Caria, the brother of
Lydos and Mysos.
Karkinos Καρκίνος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun καρκίνος
(karkinos) meaning "crab" as well as "Cancer" (as in, the zodiac sign).... [
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Karpokrates Καρποκράτης m Ancient GreekMeans "the fruit of power", derived from Greek καρπὸς
(karpos) meaning "fruit" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Karpophoros Καρποφόρος m Ancient GreekMeans "to bear fruit" (probably in reference to a fruit-bearing tree), derived from Greek καρπος
(karpos) "fruit" combined with Greek φορεω
(phoreo) "to carry, to bear". For the latter element, also compare Greek φερω
(phero), which has the same meaning.
Karystos Κάρυστος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek καρύσσω
(karusso) or
(karysso) meaning "to herald, to proclaim".
Kassiodoros Κασσιόδωρος m Ancient GreekThe second element of this name is derived from Greek δωρον
(doron) meaning "gift". The first element is fairly uncertain, in that there are several possibilities available for its etymology... [
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Kephisodoros Κηφισόδωρος m Ancient GreekMeans "gift of Kephisos", derived from the name of the Greek river god
Kephisos combined with the Greek noun δῶρον
(doron) meaning "gift".
Kephisodotos Κηφισόδοτος m Ancient GreekMeans "given by Kephisos", derived from the name of the Greek river god
Kephisos combined with the Greek adjective δοτός
(dotos) meaning "given, granted".
Kephisophon Κηφισοφῶν m Ancient GreekMeans "voice of Kephisos", derived from the name of the Greek river god
Kephisos combined with the Greek noun φωνή
(phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".
Keraunophoros m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κεραυνός
(keraunos) "lightning, thunderbolt" combined with Greek φορεω
(phoreo) "to carry, to bear". For the latter element, also compare Greek φερω
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Kerinthos Κήρινθος m Ancient GreekMeaning unknown. This was the name of a town on the northeastern coast of ancient Euboea.
Kerkylas Κερκυλας m Ancient Greek (Rare)Possibly from Ancient Greek κέρκος (
kerkos) meaning "tail, penis". This was the name of the alleged husband of
Sappho, Kerkylas of Andros, according to the Byzantine encyclopedia Suda... [
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Kimon Κίμων m Ancient Greek, GreekEtymology uncertain. Possibly related to Greek κίω
(kio) meaning "to go, walk quickly", to Latin
cimex meaning "bug", to proto-Indo-Iranian
*ćyaHmás meaning "black, dark", or to Greek κημός
(kemos) meaning "muzzle".
Kinaithon Κιναίθων m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb κινέω
(kineo) meaning "to move, to set in motion, to begin, to cause" combined with Greek αἴθων
(aithon), which can be an adjective meaning "fiery, burning" as well as be a noun meaning "fire, burning heat" (see
Aithon).
Kleanthes Κλεάνθης m Ancient GreekMeans "glorious flower" or "flower of glory", derived from Greek κλέος
(kleos) "glory" combined with Greek ἄνθος
(anthos) "flower, blossom".
Kleiandros Κλείανδρος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the verb κλείω
(kleio) meaning "to celebrate, to make famous", which is the Epic Greek form of the verb κλέω
(kleo) meaning "to celebrate, to glorify, to make famous"... [
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Kleianor Κλειάνωρ m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the verb κλείω
(kleio) meaning "to celebrate, to make famous", which is the Epic Greek form of the verb κλέω
(kleo) meaning "to celebrate, to glorify, to make famous"... [
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Kleidemos Κλείδημος m Ancient GreekMeans "the glorious people", derived from Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory" combined with Greek δημος
(demos) "the people."
Kleinandros Κλείνανδρος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective κλεινός
(kleinos) meaning "famous, renowned" combined with Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man".