Alcibiade
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Alcibiade
Alcibiade derives from the Greek name Alkibiades, composed of "alkē" (strength) and "biadēs" (violent/forceful), meaning "mighty" or "strong-willed." The name is primarily used in Italian and French cultures, most notably borne by the ancient Athenian statesman and general Alcibiades (450–404 BCE), whose dramatic life became legendary in Western history.
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Etymology
Alcibiade derives from the Greek name Alkibiades, composed of "alkē" (strength) and "biadēs" (violent/forceful), meaning "mighty" or "strong-willed." The name is primarily used in Italian and French cultures, most notably borne by the ancient Athenian statesman and general Alcibiades (450–404 BCE), whose dramatic life became legendary in Western history.
Alcibiade currently ranks #5,484 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1907.
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