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Ptolemy

TO-luh-mee

Ptolemy (name) 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. Example: “Ptolemy's Almagest shaped astronomy for over a thousand years.”

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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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In plain EnglishA historical Greek name tied to a famous ancient astronomer and a dynasty of Egyptian rulers.

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ptolemaios.

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Ptolemy” mean?

The word “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. In plain terms, a historical Greek name tied to a famous ancient astronomer and a dynasty of Egyptian rulers.

How do you pronounce “Ptolemy”?

“Ptolemy” is pronounced TO-luh-mee (/ˈtɑləmi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Ptolemy” in a sentence?

Here is “Ptolemy” used in a sentence: “Ptolemy's Almagest shaped astronomy for over a thousand years.”

What part of speech is “Ptolemy”?

“Ptolemy” is a name.

Where does the word “Ptolemy” come from?

The word “Ptolemy” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Ptolemaios.