What Does the Name Socrates Mean
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Socrates Name Meaning
Ancient Greek (Latinized)From the Greek name Σωκρατης (Sokrates), which was derived from σως (sos) "whole, unwounded, safe" and κρατος (kratos) "power". This was the name of an important Greek philosopher. He left no...
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