This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is latinized.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Jannaeus m Hebrew (Latinized)Variant spelling of
Iannaeus, which is in turn a latinized form of
Iannaios. This name was borne by Alexander Jannaeus, a Judean king from the 1st century BC.
Laeus 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.
Lampetia f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Λαμπετίη
(Lampetiê), a derivative of λαμπετάω
(lampetaô) "to shine". In Greek mythology Lampetia and her sister Phaethousa were two nymphs who pastured the sacred herds of the sun god Helios on the mythical island of Thrinakie, or Thrinacia.
Lascius m Gaulish (Latinized)Meaning unknown. This was a Latinized version of an unknown, probably Gaulish, name. The commune
Lassy in Normandy (present-day France) was derived from this name.
Laudatus m Late Roman, Welsh (Latinized)Derived from Latin
laudatus meaning "praised, lauded, commended, esteemed", which is ultimately derived from Latin
laudo meaning "to praise, to laud, to commend".... [
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Leanira f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of
Leaneira. In Greek mythology, Leanira or Leaneira was a Spartan princess who later became an Arcadian queen. She was the daughter of King Amyclas and possibly Diomede, daughter of Lapithes... [
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Lethaea f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Roman Mythology (?)Latinized form of Greek Ληθαία
(Lethaia), the etymology of which is uncertain, perhaps from the same root as
Lethe. In
Ovid's
Metamorphoses, this was the name of a woman who was changed with her husband Olenus into a stone (Greek λίθος
(lithos) meant "stone") because she claimed she was more beautiful than any goddess.
Leucius m Late Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Leukios. This name was borne by a martyr and saint from the 3rd century AD and by Leucius Charinus, the author of the so-called "Leucian Acts".
Leucosia f Greek Mythology (Latinized)From Greek Λευκωσια
(Leukosia), possibly derived from λευκος
(leukos) meaning "bright, clear, white" and οὐσία
(ousia) "being" or "substance, essence". According to some writers, there were three Sirens: Leucosia,
Parthenope and
Ligeia.
Leucothoë f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Λευκοθόη
(Leukothoê), derived from Greek λευκός
(leukos) meaning "bright, clear, white" and θοός
(thoos) "swift, nimble". In Greek mythology, Leucothoe was the beloved of Helios and sister of Clytia.
Lilaea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Directly taken from Greek
λιλαία meaning "lilac". In Greek mythology, Lilaea was a Naiad of a spring of the same name, daughter of the river god Cephissus. The ancient city of Lilaea and the modern village of Lilaia in Phocis are named after her.
Limnaea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Λιμναία
(Limnaia), from Greek λιμναῖος
(limnaios) "of a lake". This was an epithet of the goddess Artemis at Sicyon, near Epidaurus, and also used of nymphs.
Liriope f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of
Leiriope, which literally means "the face of leirion". Leirion was another name that the ancient Greeks had for the daffodil flower. In Greek mythology, Liriope was the name of a nymph.
Lycaste f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Λυκαστη
(Lykaste), which might be related to Λύκαστος
(Lykastos), the name of a town in the southern part of Crete. This was borne by several characters in Greek mythology, including a woman of Lemnos who slew her twin brother Cydimus.
Lyncus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Λύγκος
(Lynkos), though technically
Lygkos is the correct spelling. It is derived from Greek λύγξ
(lynx) - technically
lygx - which refers to the feline animal of the same name... [
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Macareus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Μακαρεύς
(Makareus), which is a variant form of
Makarios (see
Macario). This is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, one of them being a companion to
Odysseus on his voyages.
Macris f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Μακρις
(Makris), which is possibly derived from Greek μακρός
(makros) "large, long; far, distant" or μάκαρ
(makar) "blessed, happy" (compare
Makarios).
Marissiah f Bajan (Latinized, ?)marissiah was a not very known prophet long ago and got assassinated by royal guards just for being a lady prophet. He legacy still lives on but not very well known.
Maroboduus m Germanic (Latinized)A dithematic name formed from the Germanic name elements
mari "famous" and
bod "ruler". The name also admits a Celtic etymology but the historical namesake was the leader of a Germanic tribe (Marcomanni).
Meander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Variant spelling of
Maeander, which is the latinized form of Μαίανδρος
(Maiandros). The latter is the Greek name for a river that is nowadays known as the Büyük Menderes river, which is located in southwestern Turkey... [
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Medardus m Germanic (Latinized)Latinized form of
Machthard. However, it should be noted that there are sources that have something different to say about the Germanic name that lies at the root of Medardus... [
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Medesicaste f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Means "adorned with prudence", or possibly "the one that surpasses them all in wisdom", derived from Greek μήδεσι
(medesi), dative plural of μήδεα
(medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning", and κέκασμαι
(kekasmai) meaning "to surpass, to excel"... [
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Moero f Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Μοιρώ
(Moiro) which was derived from either the Greek noun μοῖρα
(moira) meaning "part, portion" as well as "fate, lot, destiny" or the Greek verb μοιράω
(moirao) meaning "to share, to divide, to distribute"... [
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Musagetes m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Μουσαγέτης
(Mousagetes) meaning "leader of the Muses". This was an epithet of the god
Apollo as leader of the nine Muses, also applied to Hercules.
Nellanus m History (Latinized)Latinized form of
Niall. It was borne by Niall Ó Glacáin (1563-1653), an Irish physician who was known for working to treat victims of bubonic plague.
Neobule f Ancient Greek (Latinized), LiteratureFrom Greek Νεοβούλη
(Neoboule), which meant "new decision" from Greek νέος
(neos) meaning "new" and βούλομαι
(boulomai) "to will, to wish, to prefer". This was used by the 7th-century BC Greek poet Archilochus.
Nicarete f Ancient Greek (Latinized)From the Greek name Νικαρέτη
(Nikarete) which was derived from Greek νικη
(nike) "victory" and αρετη
(arete) "virtue, excellence". This belonged to a 4th-century BC Megarian philosopher and a 5th-century AD Byzantine saint.
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).
Nictae f Classic Mayan (Latinized, Rare)Nicté ( maya : nicte : flower: May flower, tree), according to the alphabetical encyclopedia Yucatan in Time, is the name of a legend in the book compiled Mayan Legends by writer Yucatan Clemente López Trujillo, which refers to the May Flower and star constellation Southern Cross .