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Ptolemais
OriginFeminine form of Ptolemy, Greek
Meaning"aggressive, warlike"
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About Ptolemais
Ptolemais is an intriguing feminine form of the bold Ptolemy, once given to an ancient city in Libya, ruled over by Ptolemy III Euergetes. The location is now called Tolmeita in honor of its ancient name.
Derived from Greek, the name means "warlike" and offers cool nickname potential, such as Tolly and Emmy.
Pronounced tol-uh-MAY-is.
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