Heraclius

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/ˌhɛɹəˈklaɪəs/

proper noun

A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἡράκλειος (Hērákleios), Heraclius, notably borne by several Byzantine emperors and Georgian kings.

OriginLatin Hērāclīus ← Ancient Greek Ἡράκλειος →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἡράκλειος (Hērákleios), Heraclius, notably borne by several Byzantine emperors and Georgian kings.

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekἩράκλειος
  2. LatinHērāclīus
  3. EnglishHeraclius

From Latin Hērāclīus, from Ancient Greek Ἡράκλειος (Hērákleios).

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Translations

Ancient Greek Ἡράκλειος
  • Ἡράκλειος (Hērákleios)given name
French Héraclius
  • Héracliusgiven name
Greek Ηράκλειος
  • Ηράκλειος (Irákleios)given name
Latin Hērāclīus
  • Hērāclīusgiven name
Russian Ира́клий
  • Ира́клий (Iráklij)given name
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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