Male Name
Antikles
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
conflict
glory
reputation
Writing Systems
ἈντικλῆςAncient Greek
Meaning & Etymology
The name Antikles is derived from the Greek elements ἀντί (anti), meaning 'against, compared to, like', and κλέος (kleos), meaning 'glory'. Thus, the name can be interpreted as 'against glory' or 'comparable to glory', suggesting a person who either opposes or rivals the concept of glory.
Etymology
Original Form:
Ἀντικλῆς
Evolution:
The name has remained relatively unchanged from its ancient Greek form, maintaining its original meaning and structure.
Source:
Greek