Hippocrates

Hippocrates represents the Latinized version of the Greek name Hippokrates (Ἱπποκράτης). The name is composed of the ancient Greek terms híppos (ἵππος), meaning "horse," and krátos (κρᾰ́τος), which stands for "power" or "strength," resulting in the meaning "the strong horse" or "powerful like a horse."

What does the name Hippocrates mean?

The meaning of the name Hippocrates is derived from the ancient Greek term Hippokrates (Ἱπποκράτης). It is composed of the words híppos (ἵππος) for "horse" and krátos (κρᾰ́τος) for "power, strength," which gives it the meaning "the strong horse" or "powerful like a horse." The name gained particular fame through the Greek physician Hippocrates of Kos (circa 370 BC), who is regarded as one of the most outstanding doctors of antiquity.

Where does the name Hippocrates come from?

The name Hippocrates is a masculine first name of Greek origin that carries the meaning "the strong horse" or "powerful like a horse." The components are derived from the ancient Greek híppos (ἵππος) for "horse" and krátos (κρᾰ́τος) for "power, strength." The name has been transmitted in its Latin form.

How do you pronounce Hippocrates?

Hip-po-kra-tes

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