Hannibal
HAN-ih-bul
Popularity
#8541
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
English
Total Births
778
Peak Year
#19 in 2015
First Recorded
1885
Style
Strong & Bold, Mythological
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Carthaginian name of uncertain meaning. It is often translated as "grace of Baal" or "Baal is gracious," referring to the Phoenician god Baal.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Hannibal Barca
Carthaginian general, known for crossing the Alps.
Hannibal Lecter
Fictional cannibalistic serial killer.
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