name
Ptolemy
TOL-eh-mee
ˈtɒlɪmiListen
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Syllable breakdown
Ptolemy
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Meaning
- warlike
- Gender
- male
Pronunciation tips
The initial 'P' is silent — say 'TOL-eh-mee'
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