Antiochus Name Meaning
The name Antiochus comes from Ancient Greek roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Antiochus below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Antiochus Name Meaning
Ancient Greek (Latinized)From the Greek name Αντιοχος (Antiochos), derived from Greek αντι (anti) "against, compared to, like" and οχη (oche) "support". This was the name of several rulers of the Seleucid Empire.
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