The first name Archélas

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About the first name Archélas

Meaning

The name Archélas traditionally means “ruler of the people”.

Historical origin

The name Archélas comes from Greek Archelaos, formed from arche “rule” and laos “people”.

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The recurring use of Archélas reflects interest in names from antiquity, mythology, and classical history.

Pronunciation:ar-ché-lasaʁkela-

Frequency of the first name Archélas by baptism year

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Annual evolution of the first name ArchélasLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Archélas in baptisms by year.1075201865187518851895190519151865–1869 3 baptisms1870–1874 3 baptisms1875–1879 9 baptisms1880–1884 3 baptisms1890–1894 6 baptisms1895–1899 3 baptisms1900–1904 3 baptisms1905–1909 3 baptisms1915–1919 3 baptisms

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