Hamilcar

Hamilcar is a masculine moniker with deep historical roots. Originally from the Punic ḥmlqrt, Hamilcar derives from the Phoenician words 𐤀𐤇 (ʾaḥ), meaning "brother," and Melqart, the name of the tutelary god of the Phoenician city of Tyre, together meaning "brother of Melqart." The Punics were a civilization from ancient Carthage, now in Tunisia and parts of North Africa, known for waging wars against the Roman Republic. Hamilcar was a common name in the Punic world, most famously borne by Hamilcar Barca, a renowned 3rd-century BC Carthaginian general, and father of the legendary Hannibal and Hasdrubal. Interestingly, the northern Spanish city of Barcelona is thought to have been named after this famous Carthaginian leader. Hamilcar is an excellent choice for those seeking a solid historical connection and a link to the rich cultural legacy of the ancient Mediterranean.