Antiochos Name Meaning

The name Antiochos is of Greek origin and means "worthy of being opposed" or "against the enemy." It is derived from the Greek words "anti," meaning against, and "ocho," meaning enemy.

In ancient history, Antiochos was a common name among the royalty of the Seleucid Empire, which was a Hellenistic state that existed from 312 BC to 63 BC. Several rulers and leaders of the Seleucid Empire were named Antiochos, including Antiochos I Soter, Antiochos II Theos, and Antiochos III the Great.