Polycarp Name Meaning
The name Polycarp comes from Ancient Greek roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Polycarp below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Polycarp Name Meaning
Ancient Greek (Anglicized)From the Greek name Πολυκαρπος (Polykarpos) meaning "fruitful, rich in fruit", ultimately from Greek πολυς (polys) "much" and καρπος (karpos) "fruit". Saint Polycarp was a 2nd-century bishop...
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