noun Uncommon

Hannibal

HA-nih-buhl

Hannibal (noun) means a male given name, historically famous as the name of the Carthaginian general who led an army over the Alps to invade Rome. Example: “Hannibal is remembered for crossing the Alps with war elephants.”

noun

A male given name, historically famous as the name of the Carthaginian general who led an army over the Alps to invade Rome.

"Hannibal is remembered for crossing the Alps with war elephants."

"The city of Hannibal, Missouri, was named after him."

How to use Hannibal

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA name best known from the ancient Carthaginian general Hannibal.

Word forms

Hannibals plural

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Etymology

From Punic, meaning roughly "Baal is gracious" — Baal being an ancient Phoenician god.

Rhymes for Hannibal

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Frequently asked questions

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.