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.
Kleitandros Κλείτανδρος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective κλειτός
(kleitos) meaning "renowned, famous". It is ultimately 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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Kleitanor Κλειτάνωρ m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective κλειτός
(kleitos) meaning "renowned, famous". It is ultimately 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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Kleitarchos Κλείταρχος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective κλειτός
(kleitos) meaning "renowned, famous". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb κλείω
(kleio) meaning "to celebrate, to make famous", which is a variant form of the verb κλέω
(kleo) meaning "to celebrate, to glorify, to make famous"... [
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Kleitomachos Κλειτόμαχος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective κλειτός
(kleitos) meaning "renowned, famous". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb κλείω
(kleio) meaning "to celebrate, to make famous", which is a variant form of the verb κλέω
(kleo) meaning "to celebrate, to glorify, to make famous"... [
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Kleitophon Κλειτοφῶν m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective κλειτός
(kleitos) meaning "renowned, famous". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb κλείω
(kleio) meaning "to celebrate, to make famous", which is a variant form of the verb κλέω
(kleo) meaning "to celebrate, to glorify, to make famous"... [
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Kleoboulos Κλεόβουλος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory" combined with the Greek noun βουλή
(boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [
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Kleokritos Κλεόκριτος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κλεος
(kleos) meaning "glory" combined with Greek κριτης
(krites) meaning "judge, critic."
Kleomachos Κλεόμαχος m Ancient GreekMeans "glorious battle", derived from Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory" combined with Greek μαχη
(mache) "battle".
Kleomenes Κλεομένης m Ancient GreekMeans "glorious strength", derived from Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory" combined with Greek μενος
(menos) "power, strength, spirit."
Kleonymos Κλεώνυμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory" combined with ὄνυμα
(onyma), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the noun ὄνομα
(onoma) meaning "name".
Kleoptolemos Κλεοπτόλεμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory" combined with the Epic Greek noun πτόλεμος
(ptolemos) meaning "war".... [
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Kleostratos Κλεόστρατος m Ancient GreekMeans "glorious army", derived from Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory" combined with Greek στρατος
(stratos) "army".
Kleoxenos Κλεόξενος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".... [
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Komaios Κωμαῖος, Κομαῖος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective κωμαῖος
(komaios) meaning "of a village", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun κώμη
(kome) meaning "village". The latter word is not to be confused with the Greek noun κόμη
(kome) meaning "hair (of the head)".... [
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Kratesipolis Κρατησίπολις m & f Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun κράτησις
(kratesis) meaning "might, power, dominion" combined with the Greek noun πόλις
(polis) meaning "city".
Kratippos Κράτιππος m Ancient GreekMeans "powerful horse", derived from Greek κρατος
(kratos) "power" combined with Greek ‘ιππος
(hippos) "horse".
Kreon Κρέων m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κρέων
(kreon) meaning "king". Also compare Greek κρείων
(kreion) meaning "ruler, lord, master".
Kreophylos Κρεώφυλος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κρέων
(kreon) meaning "ruler, lord" and φυλή
(phyle) meaning "tribe, clan".
Kritias Κριτίας m Ancient GreekFrom the Ancient Greek κριτής (
kritḗs) meaning “judge” with -ίας (
-ías), a masculine suffix. Kritias was an Ancient Athenian politician. This name was used by Plato (IV century BC) in one of his late dialogues.
Kritoboulos Κριτόβουλος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κριτός
(kritos) meaning "excellent" and βουλή
(boule) meaning "counsel, advice; will, determination".
Kritolaos Κριτόλαος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κριτης
(krites) "judge, critic" combined with Greek λαος
(laos) "the people."
Ktesias Κτησίας m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κτῆσις
(ktesis) meaning "acquisition, possession, property", which is ultimately derived from Greek κτάομαι
(ktaomai) meaning "to acquire, to procure for oneself" as well as "to possess"... [
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Ktesibios Κτησίβιος m Ancient GreekMeans "landowner, one who lives from his property", derived from Greek κτῆσις
(ktesis) meaning "acquisition, possession, property", itself from κτάομαι
(ktaomai) meaning "to acquire, to procure for oneself" as well as "to possess", and βιος
(bios) meaning "life"... [
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Ktesikles Κτησικλῆς m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek κτῆσις
(ktesis) meaning "acquisition, possession, property", which is ultimately derived from Greek κτάομαι
(ktaomai) meaning "to acquire, to procure for oneself" as well as "to possess"... [
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Ktesiphon Κτησιφῶν m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from Greek κτῆσις
(ktesis) meaning "acquisition, possession, property", itself from κτάομαι
(ktaomai) meaning "to acquire, to procure for oneself" as well as "to possess", and either φωνή
(phone) meaning "voice" or φῶς
(phos) meaning "light"... [
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Kyberniskos Κυβερνίσκος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek κυβερνάω
(kybernao) meaning "to steer, pilot" and "to guide, govern, direct".
Kylon Κύλων m Ancient GreekMeaning uncertain. It might possibly be related to the Greek adjective κυλλός
(kyllos) meaning "club-footed and bandy-legged", as this word is sometimes written as κυλός
(kylos) instead.
Kypselos Κυψέλος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived either from the Greek noun κύψελος
(kypselos) meaning "swallow" or "swift" (both birds) or from the Greek noun κυψέλη
(kypsele) meaning "chest, box" as well as "beehive".
Lachares Λαχάρης m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun λαός
(laos) meaning "(the) people" combined with either the Greek noun χαρά
(chara) meaning "joy, delight, happiness" or the Greek noun χάρις
(charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see
Chares).... [
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Laeus Λαιος m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Λαιος (Laios), which is of unknown meaning. This was the name of a king of Thebes in Greek mythology, the husband of Jocasta. Due to a prophecy that he would be killed by his son, Laius left his infant Oedipus for dead... [
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Lagus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), HistoryLatinized form of
Lagos. This was the name of one of the sons that Ptolemy I Soter I had with his lover Thais, as well as the name of Ptolemy's possible biological father.
Lakedaimonios m Ancient GreekMeans "from Lacedaemon", from Ancient Greek
Λᾰκεδαίμων “Lacedaemon” with an adjective forming suffix.
Lamachos Λάμαχος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective λάμαχος
(lamachos) meaning "eager for battle". This name can also have formed independently from that word, in which case it is a dithematic name that consists of the Greek noun λαός
(laos) meaning "(the) people" combined with the Greek noun μάχη
(mache) meaning "battle".... [
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Laomedon Λαομέδων m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun λαομέδων
(laomedon) meaning "ruler of the people", which consists of the Greek noun λαός
(laos) meaning "(the) people" and the Greek noun μέδων
(medon) meaning "ruler" (see
Medon).... [
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Latychidas Λατυχίδας m Ancient GreekMeans "son of Latychos" in Greek, derived from the name
Latychos combined with ίδας
(idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης
(ides).... [
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Leagros Λέαγρος m Ancient GreekUncertain etymology. Possibly derived from Greek ἀγρός
(agros) meaning "field, land, countryside", and an unknown first element.
Leogoras Λεωγόρας m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek λεώς
(leos) meaning "people, folk" (Attic form of
laos) and ἀγορά
(agora) meaning "assembly, marketplace" or "speech".
Leokrates Λεωκράτης m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek λεων
(leon) meaning "lion" or from Attic Greek λεώς
(leos) meaning "the people" (see
Leos)... [
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Leonnatos Λεοννάτος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek λεων
(leon) meaning "lion". The second element is uncertain, but it might possibly have been derived from the Greek noun γνάθος
(gnathos) meaning "jaw"... [
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Leontiskos Λεοντίσκος m Ancient GreekMeans "small lion", derived from Greek λεων
(leon) "lion" combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -ισκος
(-iskos).
Leophantos Λεώφαντος, Λεόφαντος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Attic Greek noun λεώς
(leos) meaning "the people" (see
Leos) or from the Greek noun λέων
(leon) meaning "lion"... [
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Leophron Λεώφρων, Λεόφρων m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek λεων
(leon) meaning "lion" or from Attic Greek λεώς
(leos) meaning "the people" (see
Leos)... [
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Leostratos Λεώστρατος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is either derived from Greek λεων
(leon) meaning "lion" or from Attic Greek λεώς
(leos) meaning "the people" (see
Leos)... [
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Leotychidas Λεωτυχίδας m Ancient GreekPartial Attic Greek translation of the Doric Greek name
Latychidas (also found written as
Laotychidas), because it contains the Attic Greek noun λεώς
(leos) meaning "the people" (see
Leos) but retains the Doric Greek patronymic suffix ίδας
(idas)... [
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Leotychides Λεωτυχίδης m Ancient GreekAttic Greek form of the Doric Greek name
Latychidas (also found written as
Laotychidas), because it contains the Attic Greek noun λεώς
(leos) meaning "the people" (see
Leos) and the patronymic suffix ἴδης
(ides), which is used in both Attic and Ionic Greek.... [
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Leukon Λεύκων m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective λευκός
(leukos) meaning "white" as well as "bright, clear, brilliant" (see
Leukos), which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun λύκη
(luke) or
(lyke), which can mean "light" as well as "morning sunshine".... [
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Lykandros Λύκανδρος m Ancient GreekThe second element of this name is derived from Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man". The first element is a little bit uncertain, in that there are two possibilities available for it... [
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Lykaretos Λυκάρετος, Λυκάρητος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun λύκος
(lykos) meaning "wolf" or the Greek noun λύκη
(lyke) meaning "light" as well as "morning twilight"... [
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Lykarion Λυκαρίων m Ancient GreekDerived from either the Greek noun λύκος
(lykos) meaning "wolf" or the Greek noun λύκη
(lyke) meaning "light" combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -αριων
(-arion)... [
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Lykomedes Λυκομήδης m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from either Greek λύκος
(lykos) meaning "wolf" or λύκη
(lyke) meaning "light; morning twilight" combined with μηδομαι
(medomai) meaning "to think, to be mindful of" or the related μήδεα
(medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning".
Lykophron Λυκόφρων m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective λυκόφρων
(lykophron) meaning "wolf-minded", consisting of λύκος
(lykos) meaning "wolf" and φρήν
(phren) meaning "mind, heart, emotions"... [
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Lysippos Λύσιππος m Ancient GreekMeans "a release of a horse", derived from Greek λυσις
(lysis) "a release, loosening" combined with Greek ‘ιππος
(hippos) "horse". This was the name of a Greek sculptor from the 4th century BC, noted as being one of the best sculptors of the ancient world.
Lysis Λῦσις m Ancient GreekFrom Greek λύσις
(lysis) meaning "a release, loosening". This was borne by a Greek philosopher, Lysis of Taras, who was said to have been a friend and disciple of
Pythagoras, as well as the title character in a Socratic dialogue of
Plato.
Lysixenos Λυσίξενος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun λύσις
(lysis) meaning "a release, loosening" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Macedon m Ancient GreekFrom Greek
makednos meaning "tall" or from Illyrian
maketia meaning "cattle".
Machanidas Μαχανίδας m Ancient Greek, HistoryThe first element of this name is possibly derived from the Doric Greek noun μαχανά
(machana) meaning "machine, device, tool, contrivance", which is of the same etymology as the modern English word
machine... [
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Makrobios Μακρόβιος m Ancient GreekEssentially means "long life" or "long-lived", derived from Greek μακρός
(makros) "large, wide, long" combined with Greek βίος
(bios) "life."
Mareios ΜΑΡΕΙΟΣ m Ancient Greek (Rare, ?)Possibly a rare variation of Μάριος, the Greek form of the Roman name (nomen)
Marius. Ancient Greek origin, from the Imperial Roman period. Attested from an inscription on a funerary stele in Laodicea, in Modern Turkey (Funerary Stele of Tateis).
Medon Μέδων m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun μέδων
(medon) meaning "ruler", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μέδω
(medo) meaning "to protect, to rule over".... [
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Megakles Μεγακλῆς m Ancient GreekMeans "great glory", derived from Greek μέγας
(megas) "great, large, huge" combined with Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory".
Megasthenes Μεγασθένης m Ancient GreekMeans "great strength", derived from Greek μέγας
(megas) "great, large, huge" combined with Greek σθενος
(sthenos) "vigour, strength." This name was borne by a Greek ethnographer and explorer from the 3rd century BC.
Megistagoras Μεγισταγόρας m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos)... [
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Megistodamos Μεγιστόδαμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos) combined with the Doric Greek noun δᾶμος
(damos) meaning "the people".
Megistodotos Μεγιστόδοτος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos) combined with the Greek adjective δοτός
(dotos) meaning "given, granted".
Megistokles Μεγιστοκλῆς m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos) combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Megistonous Μεγιστόνους m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos) combined with νοῦς
(nous), which is a contraction of the Greek noun νόος
(noos) meaning "mind".... [
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Megistophron Μεγιστόφρων m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos)... [
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Megistos Μέγιστος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest".... [
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Megistotimos Μεγιστότιμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μεγιστότιμος
(megistotimos) meaning "most honoured", which consists of the Greek adjective μέγιστος
(megistos) meaning "biggest, largest, greatest" (see
Megistos) combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Melankomas Μελαγκόμας m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μελαγκόμης
(melankomes) meaning "black-haired". It is a compound word, of which the first element consists of μελανός
(melanos), the genitive of the Greek adjective μέλας
(melas) meaning "black, dark"... [
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Meleagros Μελέαγρος m Ancient GreekPossibly related to Greek μέλας
(melas) meaning "black, dark" and ἀγρός
(agros) meaning "land, field", giving this name the meaning of "black land", perhaps in reference to burnt farmland (which was burnt in order to make the ground fertile)... [
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Melesandros Μελήσανδρος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun μελησμός
(melesmos) meaning "care, diligence", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μέλω
(melo) meaning "to be an object of care or interest" as well as "to care for, to be interested in".... [
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Melesippos Μελήσιππος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun μελησμός
(melesmos) meaning "care, diligence", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μέλω
(melo) meaning "to be an object of care or interest" as well as "to care for, to be interested in".... [
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Meletos Μέλητος m Ancient GreekThe meaning of this name is a little bit uncertain. It could have been derived from Greek μελέτη
(melete) "care, attention", but it could also have been derived from Greek μελέτα
(meleta) "resolution, diligence"... [
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Menagoras Μηναγόρας m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun μήνη
(mene) meaning "moon". The second element is derived from either the Greek verb ἀγορεύω
(agoreuo) meaning "to orate, to speak publicly" or the Greek noun ἀγορά
(agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market, marketplace".
Menaichmos Μέναιχμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun μεναίχμης
(menaichmes) meaning "staunch soldier". It is a compound word, of which the first element is either the Greek verb μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" or the Greek noun μένος
(menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force"... [
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Menedemos Μενέδημος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek μενω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand". The second element is derived from Greek δημος
(demos) meaning "the people"... [
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Menekles Μενεκλῆς m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek μενω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand". The second element is derived from Greek κλεος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Menekrates Μενεκράτης m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek μενω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand". The second element is derived from Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power".
Menemachos Μενέμαχος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek μενω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand". The second element is derived from Greek μαχη
(mache) meaning "battle".
Meneos Μένιος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek μήνη
(mene) meaning "moon". In a broad sense, it can also be interpreted as "monthly".
Meneptolemos Μενεπτόλεμος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective μενεπτόλεμος
(meneptolemos) meaning "staunch in battle, steadfast", which consists of the Greek verb μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" combined with the Epic Greek noun πτόλεμος
(ptolemos) meaning "war".... [
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Menexenos Μενέξενος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek verb μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, to remain" as well as "to last, to withstand" or the Greek noun μένος
(menos) meaning "mind" as well as "spirit" and "power, strength, force"... [
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Menon Μενων m Ancient GreekMenon was the name of several notable Kings, generals, and soldiers in Ancient Greece.
Menos Μένος m Ancient GreekFrom Ancient Greek
μένος (
menos) "mind, strength, courage, force". This was the name of the 19th winner of the Olympic Stadion in the 8th-century BCE.
Mestor Μήστωρ m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun μήστωρ
(mestor) meaning "adviser, counsellor". In Greek mythology, this was the name of several princes.
Metagenes Μεταγένης m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μεταγενής
(metagenes) meaning "born after", which consists of Greek μετά
(meta) meaning "after, afterwards" combined with Greek γενής
(genes) meaning "born".... [
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Metrobios Μητρόβιος m Ancient GreekMeans "life of the mother, mother's life", derived from Greek μήτηρ
(meter) meaning "mother" (genitive μητρός) and βίος
(bios) meaning "life"... [
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Metrodoros Μητρόδωρος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek μητρος
(metros), which is the genitive of Greek μήτηρ
(meter) meaning "mother". The second element is derived from Greek δωρον
(doron) meaning "gift."
Mikion Μικίων, Μικκίων m Ancient GreekProbably from Greek μικρός
(mikros) meaning "little, small", via the variant form μικός
(mikos).
Mikythos Μικύθος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μίκυθος
(mikythos) meaning "very small". That word is a diminutive of μικκός
(mikkos), which is the Doric and Ionic Greek form of the adjective μικρός
(mikros) meaning "small, little".
Mirokles m Ancient GreekAncient name meaning "glorious fragrance" with elements (Myron) "sweet fragrance, perfume" and (kleos) "glory" given to someone with a good fragrance.
Mnaios Μναῖος m Ancient GreekMeans "of the weight or worth of one
mina" in Greek, derived from μνᾶ
(mna) meaning "mina", a form of Ancient Greek currency made of silver that was equivalent to one hundred drachma.
Mnemon Μνήμων m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μνήμων
(mnemon) meaning "mindful", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun μνήμη
(mneme) meaning "memory, remembrance" (see
Mneme), itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι
(mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of".
Mnesarchos Μνήσαρχος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος
(mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω
(mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι
(mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [
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Mnesikles Μνησικλῆς m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος
(mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω
(mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι
(mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [
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Mnesilochos Μνησίλοχος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος
(mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω
(mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι
(mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [
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Mnesitheos Μνησίθεος m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective μνήσιος
(mnesios) meaning "of memory", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνημονεύω
(mnemoneuo) meaning "to call to mind, to remember, to think of", itself ultimately derived from the Greek verb μνάομαι
(mnaomai) meaning "to remember, to be mindful of"... [
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Moirokles Μοιροκλῆς m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun μοῖρα
(moira) meaning "part, portion" as well as "fate, lot, destiny" or from the Greek verb μοιράω
(moirao) meaning "to share, to divide, to distribute"... [
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Molon m Ancient GreekMeaning uncertain. This was the name of several ancient Greek figures, including a general of the Seleucid empire.
Monimos Μόνιμος m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective μόνιμος
(monimos) meaning "staying in one's place, stable, steadfast".
Monomachos Μονομάχος m Ancient GreekMeans "he who fights alone (in battle)", derived from Greek μόνος
(monos) meaning "single, one, alone" combined with Greek μαχη
(mache) meaning "battle." This name was borne by Constantine IX Monomachos, a Byzantine Emperor from the 11th century AD.
Moschion Μοσχίων m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek μοσχίον
(moschion) meaning "young calf, small calf", which is ultimately derived from Greek μόσχος
(moschos) "calf, young bull" combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων
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Moschus Μόσχος m Ancient GreekMeans "young shoot or twig; young of an animal (especially a calf)" or "musk" in Ancient Greek.
Mousaios Μουσαῖος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek adjective Μουσαῖος
(Mousaios) or Μούσειος
(Mouseios) meaning "of the Muse(s)", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun Μοῦσα
(Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song".
Mousogenes Μουσογένης m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun Μοῦσα
(Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song" combined with the Greek suffix -γενής
(-genes) meaning "born".
Mousokles Μουσοκλῆς m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun Μοῦσα
(Mousa) meaning "Muse" as well as "music, song" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Myrtilos Μυρτίλος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyAncient Greek name, presumably derived Greek μύρτος
(myrtos) "myrtle". In Greek mythology this name belonged to a son of Hermes and charioteer to Oenomaus.
Nabis Νάβις m Ancient Greek, HistoryThe name of the last king of an independent Sparta, who reigned from 207 BC until his assassination in 192 BC.
Naos Ναός m Astronomy, Ancient GreekFrom Ancient Greek
ναύς meaning "ship". It is a traditional name of the star Zeta Puppis. The star originally belonged to the former constellation
Argo Navis, depicting the mythical ship of the Argonauts, but the ship has now been divided into three distinct constellations, with Puppis representing the stern of the ship.
Nausikydes Ναυσικύδης m Ancient GreekDerived from the elements Greek noun ναῦς (
naus) meaning "ship" combined with Greek κῦδος (
kydos) meaning "glory, renown" meaning "glorious ship".
Nausimachos Ναυσίμαχος m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ναῦς
(naus) meaning "ship" combined with Greek μαχη
(mache) meaning "battle".
Nausinikos Ναυσίνικος m Ancient GreekMeans "victorious ship", derived from Greek ναῦς
(naus) "ship" combined with Greek νικη
(nike) "victory".
Neandros Νέανδρος m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from Greek νέος
(neos) meaning "young, youthful" as well as "new, fresh". The second element is derived from Greek ἀνδρός
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Nearchos Νέαρχος m Ancient GreekDerived from the elements the first being νέος (
neos) "new" and the second is either derived from Greek ἀρχός (
archos) "master" or from Greek ἀρχή (
arche) "origin, source".
Neokles Νεοκλῆς m Ancient GreekMeans "new glory" in Ancient Greek, from the elements
neos "new" and
kleos "glory".
Neophron Νεόφρων m Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from Greek νέος
(neos) meaning "young, youthful" as well as "new, fresh". 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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Nestorios Νεστόριος m Ancient GreekExtended form of
Nestor. This was borne by a 5th-century Christian theologian who was condemned as a heretic at the Council of Ephesus (431).
Nicephorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)Latinized form of
Nikephoros. Saint Nicephorus I (c. 758 - 829) was a Greek Orthodox theologian, historian, and patriarch of Constantinople (806–815) whose chronicles of Byzantine history and writings in defense of Byzantine veneration of icons provide data otherwise unavailable on early Christian thought and practice.
Nicocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Nikokles. This name was borne by two kings from the island of Cyprus: one was a king of Paphos (4th century BC), the other was a king of Salamis (4th century BC).