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Amílcar

OriginSpanish, Portuguese, from Phoenician
Meaning"brother of Melqart"
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A handsome historic choice, Amílcar is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Hamilcar, a Phoenician name best known for Hamilcar Barca, the 3rd-century BC Carthaginian general. The name's meaning, brother of Melqart, refers to Melqart, a major deity in the Phoenician and Punic pantheons. He was a god of strength and heroes, a protector of the world and ruler of the underworld.

Pronounced ah-MEEL-kar.

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