Where does “Patroclus” come from?
Patroclus derives from Latin Patroclus, from Ancient Greek Πάτροκλος, combining Ancient Greek πατρ- (patr-, father) with κλέος (kléos, glory) from Proto-Hellenic kléwos, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European ḱléwos meaning glory or fame.
Patroclus (English): A character in the Iliad, known for his close relationship to Achilles
Definitions
- A character in the Iliad, known for his close relationship to Achilles
Ancestry of “Patroclus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | Patroclus | Patroclus |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Πάτροκλος | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | -κλῆς | An element found in given names |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | -κλέης | — |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | κλέος | rumour, report; good report, fame, glory; bad... |
| 6 | Proto-Hellenic | kléwos | fame |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱléwos | fame |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱlew- | to hear |
| 9 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱel- | to cover; to incline |