What origin is the name Hamilcar?

Hamilcar comes from International naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Hamilcar?

Names from the same international tradition pair naturally with Hamilcar — for example Nautica, Arica, Laisha. You can browse more on our international names page.

How is Hamilcar written in its native script?

Hamilcar is written Ἁμίλκας.

Hamilcar

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hamilcar

Hamilcar

Boy

International

3 syllables

Hamilcar (Ἁμίλκας) is an International boy's name meaning "Of Phoenician origin, meaning the gift of the god Melqart; denotes divine blessing. Historically used as a masculine name.".

With International roots, Hamilcar is a boy name that means "Of Phoenician origin, meaning the gift of the god Melqart; denotes divine blessing. Historically used as a masculine name.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Native script: Ἁμίλκας
Origin: International
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Of Phoenician origin, meaning the gift of the god Melqart; denotes divine blessing. Historically used as a masculine name.

Popularity

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Written as Ἁμίλκας

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What does Hamilcar mean?

Hamilcar is a boy name of International origin meaning "Of Phoenician origin, meaning the gift of the god Melqart; denotes divine blessing. Historically used as a masculine name.".

How popular is Hamilcar?

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Sister names that go with Hamilcar

Nautica Arica Laisha Latrina Fredia Shaelyn

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Hamilcar.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Hamilcar means "Of Phoenician origin, meaning the gift of the god Melqart; denotes divine blessing. Historically used as a masculine name." — these names share that spirit.

Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)