Given name · Ancient Greek

Ἕκτωρ

“to hold in check”·“to hold”

Ἕκτωρ is a masculine given name. It is used in Ancient Greek.

Ancient GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Hector.

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Meaning & origin

What it means

Ἕκτωρ is built from elements meaning “to hold in check” and “to hold”.

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Ἕκτωρ’s family of names

In Ancient Greek usage, Ἕκτωρ shares a linguistic root with the Proto-Hellenic form Héktōr. In Ancient Greek usage, Ἕκτωρ has a conventional equivalent in the English form Hector. In Ancient Greek usage, Ἕκτωρ has a later derivative in Hector.

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Ἕκτωρ has relatives in 4 languages.

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