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Heraclius.

A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἡράκλειος (Hērákleios), Heraclius, notably borne by several Byzantine emperors and Georgian kings.

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name/ˌhɛɹəˈklaɪəs/
  1. A transliteration of the Ancient Greek male given name Ἡράκλειος (Hērákleios), Heraclius, notably borne by several Byzantine emperors and Georgian kings.

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From Latin Hērāclīus, from Ancient Greek Ἡράκλειος (Hērákleios).

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