Amilcare

ah-MIL-kah-reh

Italian, from Phoenician

"brother of Melqart"

Amilcare Origin and Meaning

The name Amilcare is a boy's name meaning "brother of Melqart".

The Italian form of the ancient Hamilcar has a romantic, elaborate sound, and it could be a handsome choice if you're looking for a rare Italian name that no other child will share on the playground. The most famous bearer of this name is the 19th-century opera composer Amilcare Ponchielli, best known for writing La Gioconda.