Etymology of ancient Macedonian names

Ptolemy · #31 (**permalink**) 12-14-2006, 06:00 PM

AGAKLES (Αγακλής) m ancient Greek
He was son of Simmihos and was from Pella. He is known from a resolution of Aetolians. His name derives from the adj. Αγακλεής (= too glorious)

AGASIKLES (Αγασικλής) m ancient Greek
Son of Mentor, from Dion of Macedonia. It derives from the verb άγαμαι (= admire) + Κλέος (=fame). Its full meaning is "the one who admires fame"

AGGAREOS (Αγγάρεος) m ancient Greek
Son of Dalon from Amphipolis. He is known from an inscription of Amphipolis (S.E.G vol 31. ins. 616) It derives from the noun Αγγαρεία (= news)

AGELAEIA (Αγελαεία) f ancient Greek
Wife of Amyntas, from the city of Beroia (S.E.G vol 48. insc. 738)
It derives from the adj. Αγέλα-ος ( = the one who belongs to a herd)

Ptolemy · #32 (**permalink**) 12-15-2006, 05:58 AM

AGELAS (Αγέλας) m ancient Greek
Son of Alexander. He was born during the mid-5th BCE and was an ambassador of Macedonians during the treaty between Macedonians and Atheneans. This treaty exists in inscription 89.vol1 Fasc.1 Ed.3"Attic inscrip."
His name was common among Heraclides and Bacchiades. One Agelas was king of Corinth during the first quarter of 5 BCE. His name derives from the verb άγω (= lead) and the noun Λαός (= people or even soldiers (Homeric)). The full meaning is the "one who leads the people/soldiers".

AGIPPOS (Άγιππος) m ancient Greek
He was from Beroia of Macedonia and lived during middle 3rd BCE. He is known from an inscription found in Beroia where his name appears as the witness in a slave-freeing. Another case bearing the name Agippos in the Greek world was the father of Timokratos from Zakynthos. The name Agippos derives from the verb άγω (= lead) + the word ίππος (= Horse). Its full meaning is "the one who leads the horse/calvary".

AGLAIANOS (Αγλαϊάνος) m ancient Greek
He was from Amphipolis of Macedonia (c. 4th BC) and he is known from an inscription S.E.G vol41., insc. 556
His name consists of aglai- from the verb αγλαϊζω (= honour) and the ending -anos.

AGNOTHEOS (Αγνόθεος) m ancient Greek
Macedonian, possibly from Pella. His name survived from an inscription found in Pella between 300-250 BCE. (SEG vol46.insc.799)
His name derives from Αγνός ( = pure) + Θεός (=God). The full meaning is "the one who has inside a pure god"

Ptolemy · #33 (**permalink**) 12-16-2006, 02:35 PM

ADYRA (Αδύρα) f ancient Greek
she was Daughter of Antigonos and she was known from an insciption (SEG, vol 38. insc.627). It derives from the stem of Doric dialect -Ady + the adj. ηδύς (= sweet). The full meaning of the name is "sweet/pleasant".

ATHENAGORAS (Αθηναγόρας) m ancient Greek
General of Philip V. He was the general who stopped Dardanian invasion in 199 BC. His name derives from the verb αγορά-ομαι (=deliver a speech) + the name Αθηνά (= Athena).

ATHENAIS (Αθηναϊς) f ancient Greek
The name was found on an altar of Heracles Kigagidas in Beroia. It derives from the name Athena and the ending -is meaning "small". Its whole meaning is "little Athena".

PERIANDROS (Περίανδρος) m ancient Greek
Son of the Macedonian historian Marsyas. His name derives from Περί (= too much) + άνηρ (man, brave). Its full meaning is "too brave/man".

LEODISKOS (Λεοντίσκος) m ancient Greek
He was son of Ptolemy A' and Thais, His name derives from Λέων (= lion) + the ending -iskos (=little). His name's full etymology is "Little Lion"

EPHRANOR (Ευφράνωρ) m ancient Greek
He was General of Perseas. It derives from the verb Ευφραίνω (= delight). Its full meaning is "the one who delights".

Ptolemy · #34 (**permalink**) 12-19-2006, 10:31 AM

CYNNA f Ancient Greek
Half-sister of Alexander the great. Her name derives from the adj. of doric dialect Cyna (= tough).

PARMENION m ancient Greek
The most famous General of Philip and Alexander the great. Another famous bearer of this name was the olympic winner Parmenion of Mitiline. His name derives from the name Parmenon + the ending -ion used to note descendancy. It means the "descedant of Parmenon".

PEUKESTAS m Ancient Greek
He saved Alexander the Great in India. One of the most known Macedonians. His name derives from Πευκής (= sharp) + the Doric ending -tas. Its full meaning is the "one who is sharp".

KORRAGOS m Ancient Greek
The Macedonian who challenged into a fight the Olympic winner Dioxippos and lost. His name derives from Koira (= army) + ago (= lead). Korragos has the meaning of "the leader of the army".

POLYPERCHONm Ancient Greek
Macedonian, Son of Simmias His name derives from the greek word 'Πολύ' (=much) + σπέρχω (= rush).

ATTALOS m Ancient Greek
Eminent Macedonian known from the incident where he implied Alexander was a bastard. His niece Cleopatra was married to Philip II and himself together with Parmenion leaded the advanced Macedonian force in Asia where he was finally assasined. His name derives from the word "αττα" (=grandad, old man) + the ending -los.

GYGAIA f Ancient Greek
Macedonian Princess, sister of Alexander I. She married the Persian Megabazos. Her name derives from the word of Doric dialect "Gygaia" meaning "prolific, fecund".

EUDAMOS m Ancient Greek
Macedonian, brother of Peithon. He was one of the infantry commanders and later he became satrap of Media. His name derives from "eu" (=well) + "demos" or "Damos" in Doric (= people, crowd). The full meaning of his name is "people who live well/happy)

MACHATAS m Ancient Greek
Father of Philip, commander of light infantry during Alexander's campaign. His name derives from the doric word "Machatas" (warrior).In attic 'Machites"

BILOS m Ancient Greek
Son of Nicanor and officer in Macedonian army during Philip V's time. His name is known from an inscription. His name means "Philos" (= friend). Ph is transformed into B in Macedonian dialect.(Same as Phalakros/Balakros)

ARISTOPATRA f Ancient Greek
Mother of Krateros, general of Alexander the great. Her origin is from Orestis of Upper Macedonia. Her name derives from the words "Aristos" (= excellent, eminent) + "patra" (= family). The full meaning is "the one who comes from a eminent family).

Amyntas · #35 (**permalink**) 12-19-2006, 05:08 PM

Ptolemy · #36 (**permalink**) 12-19-2006, 05:09 PM

Great one Giourkas!!

Thanks!!

akritas · #37 (**permalink**) 12-19-2006, 05:14 PM

Damn...are sound and read as Greek

Great work Giourkas

Amyntas · #38 (**permalink**) 12-19-2006, 05:25 PM

Ptolemy · #39 (**permalink**) 12-19-2006, 05:38 PM

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