Hannibal
𐤇𐤍𐤁𐤏𐤋
/ han-ee-bal /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇱🇾 Libya
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Historical
Meaning & Etymology
grace of Baal
grace of Baal
Etymology
Derived from the Phoenician elements ḥan (grace) and Baal (lord, deity).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > Central Semitic
Cultural context
In ancient Libya, Hannibal was a name associated with the Punic civilization, reflecting the influence of Phoenician culture and religion, particularly the worship of Baal.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes divine grace and connection to the deity Baal, embodying strength and favor.
Related names
Famous People
Hannibal Barca
military · Carthage · b. -247
A Carthaginian general and statesman, renowned for his military campaigns against the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War.