andronicus
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/ænˈdrɑːnɪkəs/
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/ænˈdrɒnɪkəs/
male name; man of victory
Etymology
Etymology Information
'andronicus' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Andronikos', where 'andr-' meant 'man' and '-nikos' meant 'victory'.
Historical Evolution
'Andronikos' transformed into the Latin 'Andronicus', and eventually became the modern English name 'Andronicus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'man of victory', but over time it became used as a personal name, especially in historical and literary contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a male given name, especially known from historical or literary contexts, such as the Roman Emperor Andronicus or the Shakespearean character Titus Andronicus.
Andronicus was a character in Shakespeare's tragedy.
Last updated: 2025/08/04 08:21