Amphilochius: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Amphilochius – Origin: Ancient Greek – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: am-fih-LOH-kee-uhs


Amphilochius is an Ancient Greek boy's name. It appears in our list of 200+ Saint Names for Boys — Faithful, Timeless, and Surprisingly Cool.

Meaning & Origin of Amphilochius

Origin: Ancient Greek.

A common claim: Around the lake Actually: Likely a mix-up between Greek lochos ('ambush/band of men') and limne ('lake') -- no reliable source supports 'lake' as part of this name's meaning.

How to Pronounce Amphilochius

Phonetic: am-fih-LOH-kee-uhs   IPA: /ˌæmfɪˈloʊkiəs/

Popularity of Amphilochius

Amphilochius doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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