Ancient Greek Submitted Names

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Glaukon Γλαύκων m Ancient Greek
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).
Glaukothea Γλαυκοθέα f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek γλαυκός (glaukos) meaning "gleaming, blue-grey" and θεά (thea) "goddess". This name was borne by the mother of the 4th-century BC Greek statesman Aeschines.
Glycanthis Γλυκανθίς f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Glykanthis.
Glykanthis Γλυκανθίς f Ancient Greek
Means "sweet blossom" from Greek γλυκυς (glykys) "sweet" and ανθος (anthos) "flower, blossom".
Glyke f Ancient Greek
γλυκύς (glykys) "sweet taste"
Glykera Γλυκέρα f Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective γλυκερός (glykeros) meaning "sweet". This is the name of a character from the comedy Perikeiromene (c. 314 BC) by the Greek playwright Menander, as well as the name of a former love of the Greek painter Pausias (4th century BC), of whom he had made a portrait.
Glykinna Γλυκιννα f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek γλυκύς (glykys) "sweet taste".
Glypte f Ancient Greek
γλυπτός (glyptos) "fit for carving, sculptured"
Gnome Γνώμη f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek γνώμη (gnome) meaning "opinion; intent, purpose, resolve; means of knowing; thought, judgment, intelligence".
Gnosis Γνῶσις m Ancient Greek
Means "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")... [more]
Gordias Γορδίας m Ancient Greek
Means "city" from Phrygian Gordum. This was the name of at least two members of the royal house of Phrygia.
Gorgias Γοργίας m Ancient Greek
Gorgias (c. 485 – c. 380 BC) was a Greek sophist, philosopher and rhetorician.
Gorgidas Γοργίδας m Ancient Greek
Means "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).... [more]
Gorgippos Γόργιππος m Ancient Greek
The 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"... [more]
Gorgippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Gorgippos. This was the name of a Spartocid king of the Bosporus (4th century BC).
Gorgo Γοργώ f Ancient Greek, History
Most likely derived from Greek γοργός (gorgos) meaning "grim, fierce, terrible". However, it's also possible that the name is derived from the Greek verb γοργεύω (gorgeuō) meaning "to move rapidly, to hasten", which itself is related to the Greek noun γοργία (gorgia) meaning "agility, nimbleness, mobility"... [more]
Gorgonios Γοργόνιος m Ancient Greek
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “gorgos (γοργώ)”, meaning “dreadful, terrible, terrifying, very ugly, like a gorgon, relating to Gorgon”. ... [more]
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 Mythology
Derived 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".
Gorgus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Gorgos. In Greek mythology, this was the name of an uncle of king Periander of Corinth.
Grapte Γράπτη f Ancient Greek
From Greek γραπτός (graptos) meaning "written".
Gylippos Γύλιππος m Ancient Greek
The 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)... [more]
Gylippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Gylippos. This was the name of a Spartan general from the 5th century BC.
Gylon Γύλων m Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from Greek γύλιος (gylios), the name for a long-shaped pouch or knapsack that Greek soldiers used for carrying their food supplies.... [more]
Habron ῞Αβρων, Ἅβρων m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek name, apparently derived from Greek ἁβρός (habros) which meant "graceful, delicate, pretty". (Compare the first element in Abrocomas.)
Habronike ῾Αβρονίκη, Ἁβρονίκη f Ancient Greek
Means "splendid victory", derived from the Greek elements ἁβρός (habros) meaning "splendid" (a chiefly poetic word which also meant "graceful, delicate, pretty" when used to describe women) and νίκη (nike) "victory".
Habrosyne Αβροσυνη f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek αβρος (habros) "delicate, refined" and συνη (syne) "joined with, perceived with".
Habryllis Ἁβρυλλίς f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἁβρὸς (habros) "refined".
Hadeia ῾Αδεῖα f Ancient Greek
From ἁδεῖα (hadeia), the Doric Greek form of the adjective ἡδεῖα (hedeia) meaning "pleasant" (feminine form of ἡδύς (hedys)). This name was borne by a sister-in-law of Lysimachus, one of the Diadochi of Alexander the Great.
Hadias m Ancient Greek
A combonation of the Greek names Hades, meaning "dark", and Dios (base of the Greek name Dion, meaning "tyrant".
Hagemon Άγήμων m Ancient Greek
From a politeuma inscription
Hagnon ῞Αγνων m Ancient Greek
Possibly from Ancient Greek ἁγνός (hagnós) "pure, chaste" or "holy, sacred". This was the name of a 5th century BC Athenian general and statesman.
Hagnothea ῾Αγνοθέα, Ἁγνοθέα f Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek elements ἁγνός (hagnos) meaning "pure, chaste, holy" and θεά (thea) "goddess" (feminine form of θεός (theos).
Halcyoneus m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ἁλκυονεύς (Halkyoneus), which is the masculine form of Halkyone (see Halcyone). In real life, Halcyoneus (also called Alcyoneus) was a son of Antigonus Gonatas, king of Macedonia (3rd century BC).
Harmodios Ἁρμόδιος m Ancient Greek
Derived 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"... [more]
Harmonius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Masculine form of Harmonia (see Harmony).
Harmoxena Ἁρμοξένα f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Harmoxenos.
Harmoxenos Ἁρμόξενος m Ancient Greek
The 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".... [more]
Hecataeus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hekataios. Bearers of this name include Greek historian Hecataeus of Miletus (5th century BC) and Greek philosopher Hecataeus of Abdera (4th century BC).
Hedone Ἡδονή f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "pleasure" in Greek. In Greek mythology, Hedone is personified as a goddess of pleasure, enjoyment and delight, as the daughter born from the union of Eros (personification of love) and Psyche (personification of the soul)... [more]
Hedyle ῾Ηδύλη f Ancient Greek
Derivative of Greek ἡδύς (hedys) meaning "pleasant".
Hegelochos Ἡγέλοχος m Ancient Greek
The 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"... [more]
Hegelochus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hegelochos. This was the name of a Macedonian general from the 4th century BC.
Hegemachos Ἡγέμαχος m Ancient Greek
The 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"... [more]
Hegemachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hegemachos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the early 3rd century BC.
Hegemon Ἡγήμων, Ἡγέμων m Ancient Greek
Derived 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".... [more]
Hegesander m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hegesandros. Also compare the name Agesander, which is closely related and essentially means the same.... [more]
Hegesandros Ἡγήσανδρος m Ancient Greek
The 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"... [more]
Hegesianax Ἡγησιάναξ m Ancient Greek
Derived 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 Greek
The 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"... [more]
Hegesicles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hegesikles. This is one of the names by which an Eurypontid king of Sparta (6th century BC) was known.
Hegesikles Ἡγησικλῆς m Ancient Greek
The 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"... [more]
Hegesileos Ἡγησίλεως m Ancient Greek
The 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"... [more]
Hegesileus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hegesileos. This was the name of an Athenian strategos (military governor) from the 4th century BC.
Hegesilochos Ἡγησίλοχος m Ancient Greek
The 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".... [more]
Hegesilochus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hegesilochos. This was the alternate name by which the Rhodian prytanis (chief magistrate) Agesilochus (2nd century BC) was known.
Hegesimachos Ἡγησιμάχος m Ancient Greek
The 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"... [more]
Hegesippe Ἡγησίππη f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Hegesippos.
Hegesippos Ἡγήσιππος m Ancient Greek
The 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"... [more]
Hegesippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hegesippos. This name was borne by a Greek statesman and orator from the 4th century BC.
Hegesipyle Ἡγησιπύλη f Ancient Greek
The 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"... [more]
Hegesistratos Ἡγησίστρατος m Ancient Greek
The 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"... [more]
Hegesistratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hegesistratos. This name was borne by a Greek diviner from the 5th century BC.
Hegestratos Ἡγέστρατος m Ancient Greek
The 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"... [more]
Hegestratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hegestratos. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 6th century BC.
Hekataia ‘Εκαταια f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Hekataios.
Hekataios Ἑκαταῖος m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek personal name which was derived from the name of the Greek goddess Hekate (see Hecate).
Hekaterine f Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek form of Katherine.
Hekateros ῾Εκατερός, Ἑκάτερος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Possibly 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".
Hekatodoros ῾Εκατόδωρος m Ancient Greek
Means "gift of Hecate", from the name of the goddess Hecate combined with Greek δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift".
Hekatokles Ἑκατοκλῆς m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek goddess Hecate combined with κλεος (kleos) meaning "glory".
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"... [more]
Hekatonymos Ἑκατώνυμος m Ancient Greek
The 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".
Helike Ἑλίκη f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Astronomy
Means "something that winds; crack willow (species Salix fragilis)" in Greek. Compare the masculine form Helix.... [more]
Heliko ῾Ελικώ f Ancient Greek
From Greek ἕλιξ (helix) meaning "twisted, curved, spiral-shaped" (genitive ἑλικός (helikos)).
Helikonis Ἑλικωνίς f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "of Helikon, Heliconian" in Greek (see Helikon). This was an epithet of the Muses in Greek mythology, because Mount Helikon in Boeotia was sacred to them... [more]
Heliocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Heliokles. This name was borne by a Greek king of Bactria (now northern Afghanistan) from the 2nd century BC.
Heliodorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Heliodoros. This name was borne by Heliodorus of Emesa, a Greek novelist from the 3rd century AD.
Heliokles Ἡλιοκλῆς m Ancient Greek
Means "glorious sun", derived from Greek ἥλιος (helios) "sun" combined with Greek κλεος (kleos) "glory."
Hellanis ῾Ελλανίς f Ancient Greek
Doric Greek variant of Ἑλληνίς (Hellenis), an Attic Greek vocabulary word meaning "Greek woman", the feminine form of Ἕλλην (Hellen) (see Ellada).
Hellanokrateia ῾Ελλανοκράτεια f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Hellanokrates.
Hellanokrates ῾Ελλανοκράτης m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek Ἕλλην (Hellen) meaning "a Greek" (genitive ἕλλανος (hellanos)) and κράτος (kratos) meaning "power".
Hephaestion m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hephaistion. This name was borne by a Macedonian nobleman, who was a general in the army of Alexander the Great (4th century BC).
Hephaistion Ἡφαιστίων m Ancient Greek
Diminutive form of Hephaistos, as this name contains the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion).
Heraclas m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Heraklas. Once belonged to a Coptic Pope of Alexandria.
Heracleides m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Variant of Heraclides. This was the name of a 5th-century general from Syracuse and the purported name of the writer of the biography and friend of Archimedes.
Heraklas Ἡρακλᾶς m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the mythological hero Herakles.
Herakleia Ἡράκλεια f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Herakleios and Herakles.
Herandros Ἥρανδρος m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek name which apparently consists of the name of the goddess Hera combined with Greek ανδρος (andros) "of a man"... [more]
Herastratos Ἡράστρατος m Ancient Greek
Means "army of Hera", derived from the name of the Greek goddess Hera combined with the Greek noun στρατός (stratos) meaning "army".
Hermaeus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Hermaios. This name was borne by an Indo-Greek king from the 1st century BC.
Hermaia Ἑρμαΐα f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Hermaios. In ancient Greece, Hermaia was also the name of several annual festivals that were held in honour of the god Hermes.
Hermaios Ἑρμαῖος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἑρμαῖος (hermaios) or Ἑρμαῖος (Hermaios) meaning "of Hermes".
Hermarchos m Ancient Greek
Means "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".
Hermarchus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hermarchos. This was the name of 3rd century BC Greek philosopher, a disciple and successor of Epicurus.
Hermas Ἑρμᾶς m Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman
Either a contracted form of Hermodoros or from the Greek element ἕρμα (herma). Once belonged to one of the seventy disciples.
Hermesandros Ἑρμήσανδρος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
Hermesianax Ἑρμησιάναξ m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with Greek ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king"... [more]
Hermesilaos Ἑρμησίλαος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek noun λαός (laos) meaning "(the) people".
Hermesilochos Ἑρμησίλοχος m Ancient Greek
Derived 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... [more]
Herminos Ἑρμῖνος m Ancient Greek
Means "of Hermes".
Hermippos Ἕρμιππος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek noun ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
Hermippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hermippos. This name was borne by an Athenian playwright from the 5th century BC as well as by a saint from the 4th century AD.
Hermocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hermokles. This was the name of an ancient Greek poet from Cyzicus, who lived around 300 BC.
Hermocrates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hermokrates. This was the name of a Syracusan general from the 5th century BC.
Hermocreon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hermokreon. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 6th century BC.
Hermodike Ἑρμοδίκη f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Hermodikos. This was the name of a daughter of king Agamemnon of Cyme, who later became the wife of king Midas of Phrygia (8th century BC).
Hermodikos Ἑρμόδικος m Ancient Greek
Derived 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 Greek
Means "gift of Hermes", derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek noun δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift".
Hermodorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hermodoros. This name was borne by a Greek philosopher from the 4th century BC and by a Greek architect from the 2nd century BC.
Hermodotos Ἑρμόδοτος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek adjective δοτός (dotos) meaning "given, granted".
Hermodotus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hermodotos. This name was borne by an obscure Greek poet from the court of king Antigonus I Monophthalmus of Macedon (4th century BC).
Hermogeneia Ἑρμογένεια f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Hermogenes.
Hermokles Ἑρμοκλῆς m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Hermokreon Ἑρμοκρέων m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Epic Greek noun κρέων (kreon) meaning "king" (see Kreon).
Hermolaus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Hermolaos. This name was borne by Hermolaus of Macedon (4th century BC), a page of Alexander the Great who was executed for planning regicide... [more]
Hermolochos Ἑρμόλοχος m Ancient Greek
Derived 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... [more]
Hermolycus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hermolykos. This was the name of an Athenian pankratiast from the 5th century BC.
Hermolykos Ἑρμόλυκος m Ancient Greek
Derived 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".
Hermonax Ἑρμῶναξ, Ἑρμόναξ m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with Greek ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king"... [more]
Hermophantos Ἑρμόφαντος m Ancient Greek
Derived 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".
Hermophantus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hermophantos. A known bearer of this name was Hermophantus of Miletus, one of the military leaders of the Ionian Revolt (499–493 BC).
Hermophilos Ἑρμόφιλος m Ancient Greek
Means "friend of Hermes", derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek noun φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover".
Hermophilus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hermophilos. This name was borne by a blind ancient Greek philosopher.
Hermotheos Ἑρμόθεος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek noun θεός (theos) meaning "god".
Hermotimos Ἑρμότιμος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Hermotimus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hermotimos. A notable bearer of this name was Hermotimus of Clazomenae, an ancient Greek philosopher from the 6th century BC.
Hermoxene Ἑρμοξένη f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Hermoxenos.
Hermoxenos Ἑρμόξενος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with Greek ξένος (xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Herodicus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Herodikos. This name was borne by an ancient Greek physician from the 5th century BC.
Herodikos Ἡρόδικος m Ancient Greek
Derived 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 Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek goddess Hera combined with the Greek noun δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift".... [more]
Herodorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Herodoros. A known bearer of this name was the Greek historian Herodorus of Heraclea, who lived around 400 BC.
Herodote Ἡροδότη f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Herodotos (see Herodotus).
Herokrates Ἡροκράτης m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek goddess Hera combined with the Greek noun κράτος (kratos) meaning "power".
Heromenes Ἡρομένης m Ancient Greek
Derived 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".... [more]
Heronax Ἡρῶναξ m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἥρως (heros) meaning "hero, warrior" and ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king".
Herophantos Ἡρόφαντος m Ancient Greek
Derived 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".
Herophantus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Herophantos. This name was borne by an ancient Greek tyrant of Parium, who lived in the 6th century BC.
Herophile Ἡροφίλη f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Herophilos. A known bearer of this name was Herophile of Erythrae, a Greek sibyl who is thought to have lived in the 8th century BC.
Herophilos Ἡρόφιλος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek goddess Hera combined with the Greek noun φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover".... [more]
Herophon Ἡροφῶν m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek goddess Hera combined with the Greek noun φωνή (phone) meaning "voice" as well as "sound, tone".... [more]
Herostratos Ἡρόστρατος m Ancient Greek
Variant of Herastratos.
Herostratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Herostratos. This name was famously borne by an ancient Greek arsonist from the 4th century BC, who destroyed the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Herothemis Ἡρόθεμις m & f Ancient Greek
Derived 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 Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek goddess Hera combined with the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Herotimus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Herotimos. Used by Xerxes' chief eunuch and an Ancient Greek philosopher.
Heroxenos Ἡρόξενος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek goddess Hera combined with Greek ξένος (xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Hesperis Ἑσπερίς f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Hesperos. According to some Greek legends this name belonged to one of the Horae, namely, the goddess who personified the evening.
Hesychia Ἡσυχία f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἡσυχία (hesychia) meaning "rest, quiet". In Greek mythology, this is the name of a daemon or spirit of quiet, rest, silence and stillness.
Hetoemocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hetoimokles. This was the name of a Greek wrestler from Laconia who won the wrestling contest of five Olympiads, the first of which was in 604 BC.
Hetoimokles Ἑτοιμοκλῆς m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἑτοῖμος (hetoimos) meaning "at hand, ready, prepared" combined with the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Hiera Ἱέρα f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
From Greek ἱερός (hieros) meaning "holy, sacred, divine". In Greek mythology Hiera is the wife of Telephos, the mythic founder of the city of Pergamum.
Hierax Ἱέραξ m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἱέραξ (hierax) meaning "hawk, falcon". This was the name of a Spartan admiral from the 4th century BC.
Hiero m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hieron. This name was borne by two tyrants of Syracuse, the earliest of which lived in the 5th century BC.
Hierocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hierokles. This name was borne by a Stoic philosopher from the 2nd century AD.
Hierodotos Ἱερόδοτος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἱερός (hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with the Greek adjective δοτός (dotos) meaning "given, granted".... [more]
Hieroklees Ἱεροκλέης, Ἱερόκλεες m Ancient Greek
Epic Greek variant of Hierokles.
Hierokleia Ἱερόκλεια f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Hierokles.
Hierokles Ἱεροκλῆς m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἱερός (hieros) meaning "sacred, divine" and κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Hieromnemon Ἱερομνήμων m Ancient Greek
Derived 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... [more]
Hieron Ἱέρων m Ancient Greek
Derived 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.
Hieronides Ἱερωνίδης m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Hieron" in Greek, derived from the name Hieron combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Hieronike Ἱερονίκη f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Hieronikos. Also compare the related Greek noun ἱερονίκης (hieronikes) meaning "conqueror in the games".
Hieronikos Ἱερόνικος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἱερός (hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory".
Hieronomos Ἱερόνομος m Ancient Greek
Means "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)... [more]
Hierophanes Ἱεροφάνης m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἱερός (hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with Greek φανής (phanes) meaning "appearing" (see Theophanes)... [more]
Hierophon Ἱεροφῶν m Ancient Greek
Derived 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".
Hierothea Ἱεροθέα f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Hierotheos.
Hierotima Ἱεροτίμα f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Hierotimos.
Hierotimos Ἱερότιμος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἱερός (hieros) meaning "sacred" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Hipparchia Ἱππαρχία f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Hipparchos. This was the name of a 4th-century BC Cynic philosopher.
Hipparchos Ἵππαρχος m Ancient Greek
Means "master of horses, cavalry commander" in Greek, ultimately derived from ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse" and αρχος (archos) meaning "master, leader, ruler".
Hipparchus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hipparchos. This name was borne by a Greek astronomer from the 2nd century BC.
Hipparete Ἱππαρέτη f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse" and ἀρετή (arete) meaning "goodness, virtue"... [more]
Hippias Ἱππίας m Ancient Greek
Derived 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... [more]
Hippo f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "horse" in Greek. This was the name of several minor characters in Greek mythology.
Hippoclides m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hippokleides. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 6th century BC.
Hippocrate Ἱπποκράτη m & f Ancient Greek (Gallicized), Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
French form of Hippocrates (masculine) and Latinized form of Hippokrate (feminine), the latter of which was an ancient Greek feminine form of Hippokrates.
Hippocratidas m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Hippokratidas. This was the name of a Eurypontid king of Sparta from the 7th century BC.
Hippodameia Ἱπποδάμεια f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Hippodamos. This was the name of several historical and mythological Greek women. For example, this was the name of the wife of Pirithous, and was the real name of the woman commonly referred to as Briseis in the Iliad of Homer.
Hippodamia Ἱπποδάμεια f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἱπποδάμεια (Hippodameia), the feminine form of Hippodamos. This was the name of several historical and mythological Greek women... [more]
Hippodamos Ἱππόδαμος m Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from Greek ἱππόδαμος (hippodamos) meaning "tamer of horses", itself from Greek ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse" and δαμάζειν (damazein) "to tame"... [more]
Hippokleides Ἱπποκλείδης m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Hippokles" in Greek, derived from the name Hippokles combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Hippokles Ἱπποκλῆς m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse" and κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Hippokratidas Ἱπποκρατίδας m Ancient Greek
Aeolic and Doric Greek form of Hippokratides, because it contains ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Hippokratides Ἱπποκρατίδης m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Hippokrates" in Greek, derived from the name Hippokrates combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Hippolochos Ἱππόλοχος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived 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... [more]
Hippolochus m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Latinized form of Hippolochos. This name was borne by a Macedonian writer from the early 3rd century BC.... [more]
Hippomachos Ἱππομάχος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived 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".... [more]
Hippomachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hippomachos. This was the name of one of the Thirty Tyrants of Athens (5th century BC).... [more]
Hippomedon Ἱππομέδων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "ruler of horses", derived from the Greek noun ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse" combined with the Greek noun μέδων (medon) meaning "ruler" (see Medon).... [more]
Hippomenes Ἱππομένης m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "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.
Hipponax Ἱππῶναξ m Ancient Greek
Means "master of the horse(s)", derived from Greek ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse" and ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king".... [more]
Hipponicus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Hipponikos. This name was borne by an Athenian military commander from the 5th century BC, who was the father-in-law of the statesman Alcibiades.
Hipponikos Ἱππόνικος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse" combined with the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory".
Hipposthenes ῾Ιπποσθένης m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse" and σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength"... [more]
Hippostratos Ἱππόστρατος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the elements ἵππος (hippos) "horse" and στρατός (stratos) "army" meaning "army horse".
Histiaeus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Histiaios. This name was borne by a tyrant of Miletus, who lived in the early 5th century BC.
Histiaios Ἱστιαῖος m Ancient Greek
Ancient 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)... [more]
Homerus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Dutch (Rare)
Latinized form of Homeros (see Homer). It is chiefly by this form that the Greek epic poet is known in the Dutch-speaking world (such as Flanders and the Netherlands).
Horotychos ῾Ωρότυχος m Ancient Greek
The 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 Mythology
Means "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”... [more]
Hymenaeus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized), Biblical, Biblical Latin
Latinized form of Hymenaios. In Greek mythology, this is an alternative name of the god Hymen.... [more]
Hymenaios Ὑμέναιος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, Biblical Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ὑμέναιος (hymenaios) meaning "wedding song, bridal song".
Hypenos m Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek ὑπέρ (huper) "over, above, beyond" with an added suffix.
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 Greek
Means "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 Greek
Derived 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".
Hyperenor Ὑπερήνωρ m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ὑπέρ (hyper) meaning "over, above, beyond" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Hypsicles Ὑψικλῆς m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Ὑψικλῆς (Hypsikles), derived from ῠ̔́ψῐ (hypsi) meaning "on high, aloft" and κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Iamblichus Ἰάμβλιχος m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Iamblikhos. This was the name of several Ancient Syrian people, including a 2nd-century Neoplatonic philosopher.
Iasis ῎Ιασις f & m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun ἴασις (iasis) meaning "cure, remedy, healing", from the verb ἰάομαι (iaomai) "to heal" (the source also of Jason)... [more]
Iasonike Ἰασονίκη f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἴασις (iasis) meaning "healing, remedy" (compare Jason) and νίκη (nike) meaning "victory".
Iassa f Ancient Greek
"from Iasos"
Ibycus Ἴβυκος m Ancient Greek
Ichneumon Ίχνεύμων m & f Ancient Greek
From 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.
Illyria Ίλλυρία f Ancient Greek, Various (Rare)
Feminine form of Illyrios.
Illyrios Ιλλυριός m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Precise meaning unknown. In Greek mythology, Illyrios was the son of Cadmus and Harmonia, from which the ancient kingdom Illyria (also Illyricum) derived its name.
Ino Ινώ f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, she was the second wife of Athamas, a Theban maenad who raised her dead sister Semele's son Dionysos and who was apotheosized into the sea goddess Leucothea.
Iphicrates m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Iphikrates. This name was borne by an Athenian general from the 4th century BC.
Iphikrates Ἰφικράτης m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ιφιος (iphios) meaning "strong, stout, mighty" combined with Greek κρατος (kratos) meaning "power".
Irais Ιραίς, Ἡραίς f Ancient Greek
Modern form and variant of Herais.
Ire Ίρη f Greek (Rare), Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, English
Variant or diminutive of Iris.
Isaeus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Isaios. This name was borne by an Attic orator from the 4th century BC.
Isagoras Ἰσαγόρας m Ancient Greek
The 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"... [more]
Isaios Ἰσαῖος m Ancient Greek
Derived 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 Mythology
Derived 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 Greek
Derived 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... [more]
Ismenis Ἰσμήνης f Ancient Greek
Patronymic form of Ismenus. In Greek mythology, Ismenis was a Naiad nymph, one of the daughters of the Boeotian river god Ismenus.
Isos Ἶσος m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἴσος (isos) meaning "equal".
Issa Ἴσσα f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
The name of several characters in Greek mythology, including a princess of the Greek island Issa (now called Lesbos), a nymph from the same island, and a pseudonym of Achilles when he was disguised as a woman on Skyros... [more]
Isus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Isos. In Greek mythology, Isus was one of the numerous sons of king Priam of Troy.
Kachrylion Καχρυλίων m Ancient Greek
Derived 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.
Kaineus Καινεύς m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
It might possibly be best to see this name as a masculinization of Kainis. After all: in Greek mythology, Kaineus and Kainis are one and the same person... [more]
Kallia Κάλλια f Greek, Ancient Greek
In modern Greek Κάλλια (Kallia) can function as a short form of Kalliopi or Kallirroi.... [more]
Kalliades m Ancient Greek
Kalliades was the Archon of Athens when it was burned and looted by the invading persian army, led by Xerxes circa 480 BCE.
Kallianax Καλλιάναξ m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek κάλλος (kallos) meaning "beauty, nobility" and ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king".
Kallikles Καλλικλῆς m Ancient Greek
From the Greek elements κάλλος (kallos) meaning "beauty" and κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Kallikratidas Καλλικρατίδας m Ancient Greek
Aeolic and Doric Greek form of Kallikratides, because it contains ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Kallikratides Καλλικρατίδης m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Kallikrates" in Greek, derived from the name Kallikrates combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Kallimache Καλλιμάχη f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Kallimachos.
Kallimachos Καλλίμαχος m Ancient Greek
Means "beautiful battle", derived from the Greek elements καλλος (kallos) "beauty" and μαχη (mache) "battle."
Kallimedon Καλλιμέδων m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun κάλλος (kallos) meaning "beauty, nobility" combined with the Greek noun μέδων (medon) meaning "ruler" (see Medon).
Kallinos Καλλῖνος m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek element καλλος (kallos) meaning "beauty".
Kallipateira Καλλιπάτειρα f Ancient Greek
Means "beauty of the father" in Ancient Greek.
Kalliphon Καλλιφῶν m Ancient Greek
Means "beautiful voice", derived from Greek καλλος (kallos) "beauty" combined with Greek φωνη (phone) "voice."
Kallippides Καλλιππίδης m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Kallippos" in Greek, derived from the name Kallippos combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Kallisthenes Καλλισθένης m Ancient Greek
Means "beautiful strength", derived from Greek καλλος (kallos) "beauty" combined with Greek σθενος (sthenos) "vigour, strength."
Kallistratos Καλλίστρατος m Ancient Greek
Masculine form of Kallistrate.
Kalliteles Καλλιτέλης m Ancient Greek
Derived 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 Aristotle).... [more]
Kallityche Καλλιτύχη f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek κάλλος (kallos) meaning "beauty" and τύχη (tyche) meaning "chance, luck, fortune", possibly meaning "good luck".
Kallixena Καλλιξένα f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Kallixenos.
Kallixenos Καλλίξενος m Ancient Greek
Derived 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 Greek
Means "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 Greek
Derived from the Greek noun καρκίνος (karkinos) meaning "crab" as well as "Cancer" (as in, the zodiac sign).... [more]
Karpokrates Καρποκράτης m Ancient Greek
Means "the fruit of power", derived from Greek καρπὸς (karpos) meaning "fruit" combined with Greek κρατος (kratos) meaning "power".
Karpophoros Καρποφόρος m Ancient Greek
Means "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.
Karystios Καρύστιος m Ancient Greek
Variant form of Karystos.
Karystos Κάρυστος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek καρύσσω (karusso) or (karysso) meaning "to herald, to proclaim".
Kassiodoros Κασσιόδωρος m Ancient Greek
The 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... [more]
Kephisodoros Κηφισόδωρος m Ancient Greek
Means "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 Greek
Means "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 Greek
Means "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 Greek
Derived from Greek κεραυνός (keraunos) "lightning, thunderbolt" combined with Greek φορεω (phoreo) "to carry, to bear". For the latter element, also compare Greek φερω (phero), which has the same meaning... [more]
Kerinthos Κήρινθος m Ancient Greek
Meaning 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... [more]
Kilissa Κίλισσα f Ancient Greek
Means "woman from Cilicia", an ancient region in southeastern Asia Minor.
Kimon Κίμων m Ancient Greek, Greek
Etymology 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 Greek
Derived 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).
Kleainetos Κλεαίνετος m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory" and αἰνετός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy".
Kleanax Κλεᾶναξ m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory" and ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king".
Kleandridas Κλεανδρίδας m Ancient Greek
Aeolic and Doric Greek form of Kleandrides, because it contains ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Kleandrides Κλεανδρίδης m Ancient Greek
Means "son of Kleandros" in Greek, derived from the name Kleandros combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Kleandros Κλέανδρος m Ancient Greek
Means "glory of a man", derived from Greek κλεος (kleos) "glory" combined with Greek ανδρος (andros) "of a man".
Kleanor Κλεάνωρ m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Kleanthes Κλεάνθης m Ancient Greek
Means "glorious flower" or "flower of glory", derived from Greek κλεος (kleos) "glory" combined with Greek ανθος (anthos) "flower, blossom".
Klearchos Κλέαρχος m Ancient Greek
Means "glorious master", derived from Greek κλεος (kleos) "glory" combined with Greek αρχος (archos) "master".
Kleiandros Κλείανδρος m Ancient Greek
The 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"... [more]
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