Hannibal
What is another word for Hannibal? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A male given name, historically famous as the name of the Carthaginian general who led an army over the Alps to invade Rome.
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Etymology
From Punic, meaning roughly "Baal is gracious" — Baal being an ancient Phoenician god.
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What does “Hannibal” mean?
The word “Hannibal” means a male given name, historically famous as the name of the Carthaginian general who led an army over the Alps to invade Rome. In plain terms, a name best known from the ancient Carthaginian general Hannibal.
How do you pronounce “Hannibal”?
“Hannibal” is pronounced HA-nih-buhl (/ˈhænɪbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hannibal” in a sentence?
Here is “Hannibal” used in a sentence: “Hannibal is remembered for crossing the Alps with war elephants.”
What part of speech is “Hannibal”?
“Hannibal” is a noun.
Is “Hannibal” a common word?
“Hannibal” is an uncommon word in modern English.
