Meaning & History
Antiochos is a masculine given name of Ancient Greek origin, serving as the Greek form of Antiochus. The name is derived from the Greek elements ἀντί (anti) meaning "against, compared to, like" and ὀχή (oche) meaning "support", thus signifying "one who stands against" or "opposing support".
Etymology
The name Antiochos entered French and other European languages via direct borrowing from Ancient Greek Ἀντίοχος (Antíokhos). Its most famous bearers were the Seleucid kings, who ruled over a vast Hellenistic empire from the late 4th to the 1st century BCE. Among them, Antiochus III the Great is particularly notable for his campaigns against the Roman Republic and the Ptolemaic dynasty. The name's meaning, evoking resistance or opposition, may have been considered auspicious for rulers.
Related Names
Sources: Wiktionary — Antiochos