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Hamilcar

OriginPhoenician
Meaning"brother of Melqart"
US RankUnranked

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About Hamilcar

A historical name with a modern sound, best known for Hamilcar Barca, a 3rd-century BC Carthaginian general and father of the famous Hannibal. 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 HAM-il-kar.

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