Etymology

Menelaus

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Today it means: A male given name from Ancient Greek. Full definition →

Latin Menelāus ← Ancient Greek Μενέλαος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΜενέλαος
  2. Latin · borrowed fromMenelāus
  3. English todayMenelaus

From Latin Menelāus, from Ancient Greek Μενέλαος (Menélaos).

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