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BoyPronounced American English /ɑɹ.kɪ.ˈleɪ.əs/; British English /ɑː.kɪ.ˈleɪ.əs/

Archelaus

A name of Latinized origin meaning "master of the people".

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Archelaus is a boy name with Latinized roots meaning "master of the people".

Pronunciation: American English /ɑɹ.kɪ.ˈleɪ.əs/; British English /ɑː.kɪ.ˈleɪ.əs/.

GenderBoy
OriginLatinized
Meaningmaster of the people
PronunciationAmerican English /ɑɹ.kɪ.ˈleɪ.əs/; British English /ɑː.kɪ.ˈleɪ.əs/

Meaning and history

Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀρχέλαος (Archelaos), which meant "master of the people" from ἀρχός ( archos ) meaning "master" and λαός ( laos ) meaning "people". This was the name of a son of Herod the Great. He ruled over Judea, Samaria and Idumea.

Notes and context

Usage: ancient greek, biblical latin, biblical | Ancient Greek: Ἀρχέλαος