At a Glance
- 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
am-fih-LOH-kee-uhsIPA /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.
Lists That Include Amphilochius
Similar Names
Fridolin · Quentin · Tarasius · Hesychius · Menas · Symeon
