Timoleon
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Timoleon
Timoleon derives from Greek elements "timē" (honor, respect) and "leōn" (lion), literally meaning "one who honors the lion" or more broadly "honored lion." The name is primarily Greek and was borne by the notable Corinthian general Timoleon (411–337 BCE), who became famous for his military campaigns in Sicily and is celebrated in classical history as a symbol of freedom and virtue.
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Etymology
Timoleon derives from Greek elements "timē" (honor, respect) and "leōn" (lion), literally meaning "one who honors the lion" or more broadly "honored lion." The name is primarily Greek and was borne by the notable Corinthian general Timoleon (411–337 BCE), who became famous for his military campaigns in Sicily and is celebrated in classical history as a symbol of freedom and virtue.
Timoleon currently ranks #5,758 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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