Etymoleon - Word History, etymology

16. Names: A

November 05, 2023 Leon Bailey-Green Season 1 Episode 16
16. Names: A
Etymoleon - Word History, etymology
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Etymoleon - Word History, etymology
16. Names: A
Nov 05, 2023 Season 1 Episode 16
Leon Bailey-Green

This episode reveals the name meanings and origins of given names beginning with A including Amy, Angela, Archibald and Adam. We delve into the Ancient Greek anēr which means man, and can be found in the name Andrew, and in the 'ander' of Alexander, and Achilles, Athena and Aphrodite, three iconic figures from Greek mythology that have left their mark on the modern English language.

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This episode reveals the name meanings and origins of given names beginning with A including Amy, Angela, Archibald and Adam. We delve into the Ancient Greek anēr which means man, and can be found in the name Andrew, and in the 'ander' of Alexander, and Achilles, Athena and Aphrodite, three iconic figures from Greek mythology that have left their mark on the modern English language.