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BoyPronounced English /pə.ˈtɹoʊ.kləs/

Patroclus

A name of Latinized origin meaning "glory of the father".

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Patroclus is a boy name with Latinized roots meaning "glory of the father".

Pronunciation: English /pə.ˈtɹoʊ.kləs/.

GenderBoy
OriginLatinized
Meaningglory of the father
PronunciationEnglish /pə.ˈtɹoʊ.kləs/

Meaning and history

Latinized form of the Greek Πάτροκλος (Patroklos) meaning "glory of the father", derived from πατήρ ( pater ) meaning "father" (genitive πατρός ) and κλέος ( kleos ) meaning "glory". In Greek legend he was one of the heroes who fought against the Trojans. His death at the hands of Hector drew his friend Achilles back into the war.

Notes and context

Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Πάτροκλος