What does "seleucus" mean?

A male given name from Ancient Greek, particularly Seleucus I Nicator, founder of the Seleucid Empire.

Seleucus

Common synonyms include: given name seleucus, personal name, seleucid dynasty, seleucid monarchy, seleucid royal house, seleucus i.

/ˌsɛleˈukəs/ name

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A male given name from Ancient Greek, particularly Seleucus I Nicator, founder of the Seleucid Empire.

From Latin Seleucus, from Ancient Greek Σέλευκος (Séleukos).