What origin is the name Ptolemaios?

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

What are good sister names for Ptolemaios?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Ptolemaios — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

How is Ptolemaios written in its native script?

Ptolemaios is written Πτολεμαίος.

Ptolemaios

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ptolemaios

Ptolemaios

Boy

Greek

3 syllables

Ptolemaios (Πτολεμαίος) is a Greek boy's name meaning "From the Greek 'ptolemos' (war). Historically a royal name, reflecting a personality associated with aggression or martial spirit.".

With Greek roots, Ptolemaios is a boy name that means "From the Greek 'ptolemos' (war). Historically a royal name, reflecting a personality associated with aggression or martial spirit.". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Native script: Πτολεμαίος
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From the Greek 'ptolemos' (war). Historically a royal name, reflecting a personality associated with aggression or martial spirit.

Popularity

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Written as Πτολεμαίος

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What does Ptolemaios mean?

Ptolemaios is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "From the Greek 'ptolemos' (war). Historically a royal name, reflecting a personality associated with aggression or martial spirit.".

How popular is Ptolemaios?

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Sister names that go with Ptolemaios

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Ptolemaios.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Names with a similar meaning to Ptolemaios

Ptolemaios means "From the Greek 'ptolemos' (war). Historically a royal name, reflecting a personality associated with aggression or martial spirit." — these names share that spirit.

Scarlett — "Scarlett comes from an English surname for a seller of scarlet cloth. Gone with the Wind made it a first name." (English)
Sebastian — "Sebastian comes from the Latin Sebastianus, 'man from Sebaste', a town whose name comes from the Greek sebastos, 'venerable'." (Greek)
Penelope — "Penelope is a Greek name, possibly linked to pene 'thread', fitting the faithful wife of Odysseus who wove at her loom." (Greek)
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)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)