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Abia U Greek Bible Latin Bible Greek Bible Latin Bible

Abia is a Biblical Greek and Latin form of Abijah, a name of Hebrew origin. In the Old Testament, Abijah (also spelled Abijam) was the name of several characters, including the second king of Judah. The name Abijah means...

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Achaicus M English Bible Latin Bible English Bible Latin Bible

Achaicus is a Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀχαϊκός (Achaikos), which referred to the region in Greece called Ἀχαΐα (Achaia), situated on the northern coast of the Peloponnese. In the New Testament this is the name of...

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Achilles M Greek Ancient Greek Greek Ancient Greek

EtymologyThe name Achilles is the Latinized form of the Greek Ἀχιλλεύς (Achilleus), whose etymology remains uncertain. It may derive from Greek ἄχος (achos) meaning "pain" or "grief," reflecting the sorrow associated wit...

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Adalfarus M Germanic Germanic

Adalfarus is a masculine name of Germanic origin, composed of the Old German elements adal meaning "noble" and fara meaning "journey." The name thus conveys the sense of a "noble journey" or "noble traveler." It belongs...

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Adalindis F Germanic Germanic

Adalindis is a variant of Adallinda, a Germanic feminine name composed of the Old High German elements adal 'noble' and lind 'soft, flexible, tender'. The name thus carries connotations of noble gentleness or tender nobi...

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Adelgundis F Germanic Germanic

Adelgundis is a Latinized form of the Germanic name Adalgund, which itself derives from the Old German elements adal meaning "noble" and gunda meaning "battle." The name thus carries the meaning "noble battle." It is clo...

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Adelina F Bulgarian Italian +4 Bulgarian Italian Portuguese Romanian Spanish +1

Adelina is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the element adal meaning "noble" (Proto-Germanic *aþalaz). It is a variant of Adela and is used in several languages, including Bulgarian, Italian, Portug...

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Adolphus M Germanic Germanic

Adolphus is a Latinized form of the Germanic name Adolf. It was commonly used in scholarly and royal contexts, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries, as a more formal or classical rendering of the name. The name Ad...

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Adrastea F Greek Greek

Adrastea is a Latinized form of the Greek name Adrasteia, which itself derives from Adrastos, meaning "not inclined to run away" in Greek. The name is composed of the negative prefix ἀ (a) and διδράσκω (didrasko) meaning...

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Aegle F Greek Greek

Aegle is the Latinized form of the Greek name Αἴγλη (Aigle), meaning "light, radiance, glory." In Greek mythology, this name was borne by several figures, including one of the Heliades—the daughters of the sun god Helios...

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Aeneas M Roman Roman

Aeneas (pronounced in-EE-əs) is the Latin form of the Greek name Αἰνείας (Aineias), derived from the Greek word αἴνη (aine) meaning "praise." In Greco-Roman mythology, Aeneas was a Trojan hero, the son of the mortal prin...

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Aenor F Germanic Germanic

Aenor (also Aénor, Aenora, Ainora) is a feminine given name of ancient Germanic origin, predominantly recorded in medieval France. It is likely a Latinized form of a Germanic name whose exact meaning remains unknown, tho...

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Aeschylus M Ancient Greek Ancient Greek

Aeschylus is a name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from the Greek Αἰσχύλος (Aischylos), which itself comes from αἶσχος (aischos) meaning "shame". The name is most famously borne by the 5th-century BC Athenian playwrigh...

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Aeson M Greek Greek

Aeson is a name from Greek mythology, borne by the king of Iolcus in Thessaly and the father of the hero Jason. Derived from the Ancient Greek Αἰσών (Aison), the name's meaning remains uncertain. In legend, Aeson was a m...

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Agar F Greek Bible Latin Bible Greek Bible Latin Bible

Agar is a form of Hagar used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament. The name appears in the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible) and the Latin Vulgate, where it transliterates the Hebrew name Hagar. The...

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Agatha F Dutch English +2 Dutch English German Ancient Greek

Agatha is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἀγαθή (Agathe), which itself comes from the Greek adjective ἀγαθός meaning "good." The name was Latinized as Agatha and has been used throughout Christian Europe sin...

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Aggeus M Latin Bible Latin Bible

Aggeus is a Latin Bible form of the Hebrew prophet's name Haggai, used in some versions of the Vulgate. It corresponds to the Koine Greek Aggaios and the Latin Aggaeus, all ultimately derived from Hebrew Chaggai (חַגַּי)...

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Aglaea F Greek Greek

Aglaea is the Latinized form of Aglaia, a name derived from the Greek word aglaia meaning “splendor, beauty” or “glory.” In Greek mythology, Aglaea was one of the three Graces (Charites), goddesses of charm, beauty, and...

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Agnes F Danish Dutch +6 Danish Dutch English Estonian German +3

Etymology and OriginAgnes is a feminine given name derived from the Greek Ἁγνή (Hagnē), meaning "“chaste”". The name was Latinized as Agnes and later adopted into various European languages, including English, French (Ag...

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Ajax M Greek Greek

EtymologyAjax is the Latinized form of the Greek name Αἴας (Aias). The name's etymology is uncertain, but it may derive from αἰαστής (aiastes) meaning "mourner" or from αἶα (aia) meaning "earth, land." In Greek mythology...

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Albertus M Dutch Germanic Dutch Germanic

Albertus is the Latinized form of Albert. In the Netherlands, it functions as the official Dutch form of the name, used on birth certificates and in formal records, while the shorter Albert is employed in everyday life....

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Alcaeus M Ancient Greek Ancient Greek

Alcaeus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀλκαῖος (Alkaios), meaning "strong", derived from the Greek element alkē (ἀλκή) meaning "strength, prowess". This name is most famously associated with the lyric poet Alcae...

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Alcestis F Greek Greek

Alcestis is the Latinized form of Greek Ἄλκηστις (Alkestis), derived from the Greek word ἀλκηστής (alkestes), meaning “brave, valiant.” This, in turn, comes from ἀλκή (alke), meaning “strength, prowess.” In Greek mytholo...

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Alcibiades M Ancient Greek Ancient Greek

Alcibiades is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀλκιβιάδης (Alkibiades). It is composed of the elements ἀλκή (alke), meaning "strength" or "prowess", and βία (bia), meaning "force", combined with the patronymic suffix...

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Alcippe F Greek Greek

Alcippe is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀλκίππη (Alkippe), derived from the elements ἀλκή (alke) meaning "strength, prowess" and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse." The name thus translates to "strong horse" or "migh...

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Alcmene F Greek Greek

EtymologyAlcmene (or Alcmena) is a name of Greek origin, derived from the Ancient Greek Ἀλκμήνη (Alkmḗnē). It is composed of two elements: alke meaning "strength, prowess" and mene meaning "moon" or menis meaning "wrath....

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Alecto F Greek Greek

Alecto is a feminine name derived from Greek mythology, Latinized from the Greek Ἀληκτώ (Alekto), which comes from ἄληκτος (alektos) meaning "unceasing". In classical mythology, Alecto is one of the three Erinyes (Furies...

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Alexander M Danish Dutch +10 Danish Dutch English German Hungarian +7

Alexander is a masculine given name of Greek origin, Latinized from the Greek name Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros), which means "defending men" or "protector of men." It is composed of the Greek elements ἀλέξω (alexo), meaning "...

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Alexius M Ancient Greek Ancient Greek

Alexius is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀλέξιος (Alexios), a derivative of Ἄλεξις (see Alexis). The name derives from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo), meaning "to defend" or "to help", giving Alexius the overall mea...

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Alicia F English French +2 English French Spanish Swedish

EtymologyAlicia is a feminine given name used primarily in English, French, Spanish, and Swedish-speaking countries. It is a Latinized form of Alice, which itself originates from the Old French name Aalis, a short form o...

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Aloysius M English English

Aloysius is a Latinized form of Aloys, an old Occitan form of Louis, ultimately deriving from the Frankish name *Hlūdawīg, meaning "famous battle." The name gained prominence through Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (1568–1591), a...

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Althea F Greek Greek

Althea is an English female given name derived from the Greek name Ἀλθαία (Althaia), which may be related to the Greek word ἄλθος (althos) meaning "healing". In Greek mythology, Althea was the mother of Meleager. Accordi...

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Altwidus M Germanic Germanic

Altwidus is an Old Germanic masculine name, composed of the elements alt meaning "old" and witu meaning "forest." Thus, the name likely signified "old forest" or "ancient woods." This type of compound name was typical in...

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Alvarus M

Etymology and OriginsAlvarus is the Latinized form of an Old Spanish name, ultimately derived from a Gothic (Visigothic) given name. It is a direct cognate of the modern Spanish name Álvaro. The Gothic elements have been...

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Amalaberga F

Amalaberga is a Gothic feminine name borne by a 6th-century queen consort of Thuringia. It derives from the Gothic Amalabairga, composed of the elements amals meaning "unceasing, vigorous, brave" and bairgo meaning "help...

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Amalia F Dutch Finnish +7 Dutch Finnish German Greek Italian +4

Amalia is a female given name derived from the Germanic element amal, meaning "unceasing, vigorous, brave," or referring to the Gothic dynasty of the Amali. It is a short form of Germanic names beginning with that elemen...

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Amalthea F Greek Greek

EtymologyAmalthea is a name of Greek origin, derived from the Ancient Greek Ἀμάλθεια (Amaltheia), which in turn comes from the verb μαλθάσσω (malthasso) meaning "to soften, to soothe." This etymology reflects the nurturi...

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Ampelius M Ancient Greek Ancient Greek

Ampelius is a Latinized form of Ampelio, which itself derives from the Greek name Ἀμπέλιος (Ampelios), ultimately coming from the Greek word ἄμπελος (ampelos), meaning 'vine'. As an Ancient Greek name, it likely referenc...

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Anacletus M Ancient Greek Ancient Greek

Anacletus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀνάκλητος (Anakletos), derived from the word ἀνάκλητος meaning "invoked". The name is best known as that of the third pope, who served as Bishop of Rome following Peter a...

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Anatolius M Ancient Greek Ancient Greek

Anatolius is a Late Latin masculine given name derived from the Greek Ἀνατόλιος (Anatolios), itself based on ἀνατολή (anatole), meaning "sunrise" or "east." The name thus carries connotations of dawn, light, and the risi...

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Androcles M Ancient Greek Ancient Greek

Androcles is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀνδροκλῆς (Androkles), derived from the Greek elements ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man" (genitive ἀνδρός) and κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory," giving the overall meaning "glory of...

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Anicetus M Ancient Greek Ancient Greek

Anicetus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀνίκητος (Aniketos), meaning "unconquerable". Derived from Greek aniketos or a- (not) + nikētos (conquerable), the name conveys invincibility and strength. Mythological Co...

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Annabella F English Italian English Italian

Annabella is a Latinate feminine given name, typically used in English and Italian contexts. It is directly derived from Annabel, a Scottish medieval variant of Amabel (from the Late Latin word amabilis meaning "lovable"...

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Anthea F Greek Greek

Anthea is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the Ancient Greek Ἄνθεια (Antheia), which comes from ἄνθος (anthos) meaning "flower, blossom." It was used as an epithet of the Greek goddess Hera, the queen...

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Anticlea F Greek Greek

Anticlea is the Latinized form of Antikleia, itself a feminine form of Antikles. The name derives from the Greek elements anti (ἀντί) meaning "against, compared to, like" and kleos (κλέος) meaning "glory". The compound n...

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Antigonus M Ancient Greek Ancient Greek

Antigonus is a male given name of Ancient Greek origin. It is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀντίγονος (Antigonos), composed of the elements ἀντί (anti), meaning "against, compared to, like," and γόνος (gonos), mea...

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Antiochus M Ancient Greek Ancient Greek

Antiochus is a name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from the Greek name Ἀντίοχος (Antiochos). It combines the prefix ἀντί (anti), meaning "against, compared to, like", with ὀχή (oche), meaning "support". Thus, the name...

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Anubis M Egyptian Egyptian

Anubis is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἄνουβις (Anoubis), which itself comes from the Egyptian jnpw, possibly pronounced Anapa. The name coincides with a word meaning "royal child" or "prince" in Ancient Egyptian...

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Aoede F Greek Greek

Aoede is a feminine name of Greek origin, best known as one of the three original Muses in early Boeotian mythology. She was the Muse of voice and song. The name is the Latinized form of Aoide, which means "song" in Gree...

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Apollo M Greek Greek

Apollo is the Greek name of one of the most important Olympian gods in ancient Greek religion and mythology. Its etymology is uncertain: it derives from the Greek Ἀπόλλων (Apollon), which may stem from the Indo-European...

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Apollonius M Ancient Greek Ancient Greek

Apollonius is a Latinized form of the Ancient Greek name Apollonios. The name itself derives from Apollo, the Greek god of prophecy, medicine, music, art, law, beauty, and wisdom. The meaning of Apollo's name is uncertai...

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Arcadius M Ancient Greek Ancient Greek

EtymologyArcadius is the Latinized form of Arkadios, an ancient Greek name meaning "of Arcadia." Arcadia, a region in the Peloponnese, derives its name from arktos, the Greek word for "bear." The name was borne by a 3rd-...

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Archelaus M English Bible Latin Bible +1 English Bible Latin Bible Ancient Greek

Archelaus is a masculine given name, the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek name Ἀρχέλαος (Archelaos). The name derives from the elements archos meaning "master" or "ruler" and laos meaning "people," thus carrying the m...

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Archippus M English Bible Latin Bible +1 English Bible Latin Bible Ancient Greek

Archippus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Archippos, which appears in the New Testament. The name is derived from the Greek elements ἀρχός (archos) meaning "master" and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse". Thus, the o...

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Arethusa F Greek Greek

Arethusa is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the Ancient Greek Ἀρέθουσα (Arethousa), meaning "quick water" or "the waterer." The name is composed of ἄρδω (ardo), meaning "to water," and θοός (thoos), meaning...

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Arihel M Latin Bible Latin Bible

Arihel is a Latin form of Ariel. According to the biblical context, the name is attested in the Vulgate as a variant rendering for the Hebrew name Ariel. In the Vulgate, an early Latin translation of the Bible, 'Arihel'...

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Arioald M

Arioald is a Latinized form of the Germanic name Hariwald, which is itself a precursor to the modern Harold. The name ultimately derives from the Old English Hereweald, composed of the elements here "army" and weald "pow...

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Aristocles M Ancient Greek Ancient Greek

Aristocles is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀριστοκλῆς (Aristokles), meaning "the best glory" — derived from aristos ("best") and kleos ("glory"). This was the birth name of the renowned Greek philosopher Plato, w...

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Arminius M

Arminius is the Latinized form of a Germanic name, possibly derived from the element ermunaz meaning "whole, universal" or related to Herman, though some theories propose a non-Germanic origin. Arminius is best known as...

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Artemius M Ancient Greek Ancient Greek

Artemius is a Latinized form of Artemios, itself derived from the name of the Greek goddess Artemis. The name was borne by a notable historical figure: Flavius Artemius, a 4th-century Syrian general of the Roman Empire a...

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