Achille
From Greek Achilleus: likely "lipless" or "without lips", though the etymology is disputed and possibly pre-Greek in origin.
Meaning and origin
Achille is the standard modern spelling in French and Italian for the name of the greatest Greek warrior in the Trojan War.
How to pronounce Achille
| French (Belgium) | ah-SHEEL /a.ʃil/ |
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