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Ptolemy in Greek

Ptolemy in Greek is Πτολεμαίος — Ptolemy means a male given name of Greek origin, most famously borne by the ancient astronomer and geographer Claudius Ptolemy, and by the line of Macedonian-Egyptian kings founded by Ptolemy I.

Ptolemy in Greek

Πτολεμαίος
proper noun
Pronounced: Ptolemaios
A en given name of Greek origin, borne by historical persons in ancient Egypt.

What does "Ptolemy" mean?

  1. name A male given name of Greek origin, most famously borne by the ancient astronomer and geographer Claudius Ptolemy, and by the line of Macedonian-Egyptian kings founded by Ptolemy I.
    "Ptolemy's Almagest shaped astronomy for over a thousand years."
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  • Ptolemy's Almagest shaped astronomy for over a thousand years.

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What is "Ptolemy" in Greek?

"Ptolemy" in Greek is Πτολεμαίος. Ptolemy means: A male given name of Greek origin, most famously borne by the ancient astronomer and geographer Claudius Ptolemy, and by the line of Macedonian-Egyptian kings founded by Ptolemy I.

How do you pronounce Πτολεμαίος?

"Ptolemy" in Greek is Πτολεμαίος, pronounced "Ptolemaios".

How do you use "Ptolemy" in a sentence?

Example: "Ptolemy's Almagest shaped astronomy for over a thousand years." In Greek, "Ptolemy" is Πτολεμαίος.

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