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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Often linked to Greek 'polemos' (war), giving a sense of 'warlike'
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Pronunciation
- TOL-uh-mee
Ptolemy is an Ancient Greek name, pronounced TOL-uh-mee, with the silent "P" that surprises people the first time they see it written. It's often linked to the Greek word 'polemos', meaning war, which gives it a sense of 'warlike'. If you want a name with deep Greek roots and an unexpected spelling, this is one to say out loud a few times.
Meaning & Origin of Ptolemy
Meaning: Often linked to Greek 'polemos' (war), giving a sense of 'warlike'.
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ptolemy
TOL-uh-meeIPA /ˈtɒləmi/
Popularity of Ptolemy
Ptolemy does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Ptolemy mean?
Often linked to Greek ‘polemos’ (war), giving a sense of ‘warlike’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ptolemy?
Ptolemy is pronounced TOL-uh-mee (IPA: /ˈtɒləmi/).
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