Crantor

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proper noun

A male given name from Ancient Greek, of historical usage, notably borne by Crantor of Soli.

OriginAncient Greek Κράντωρ →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A male given name from Ancient Greek, of historical usage, notably borne by Crantor of Soli.

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΚράντωρ
  2. EnglishCrantor

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Κράντωρ (Krántōr), from κράντωρ (krántōr), agent noun of κραίνω (kraínō, “accomplish, fulfil”).

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Translations

Bulgarian Крантор
  • Крантор (Krantor)male given name
Cite this entry
APA

Crantor. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Crantor

MLA

“Crantor.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Crantor. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Crantor,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Crantor.

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