Names

Possibly a variation of the Hebrew word עֲכָר (‘akhar) meaning “trouble”. In the Old Testament, Achan is stoned to death because he steals forbidden items during the assault on Jericho.

Greek form of Achaicus.

Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀχαϊκός (Achaikos), which referred to the region in Greece called Ἀχαΐα (Achaia), situated on the northern coast of the Peloponnese. In the New Testament this is the name of a Corinthian Christian who aids Saint Paul.

Latin form of Ahab used in some versions of the Vulgate.

Biblical Greek form of Ahab.

Macedonian diminutive of Aleksandar.

From the English word meaning “highest rank”. More commonly a nickname, it is occasionally used as a given name.

Latinized form of Greek Ἄκανθα (Akantha), which meant “thorn, prickle”. In Greek legend she was a nymph loved by Apollo.

Latinized form of Akakios.

From the name of a type of tree, ultimately derived from Greek ἀκή (ake) meaning “thorn, point”.