Homer
From the Greek Ὅμηρος (Homeros), from ὅμηρος, "hostage" or "pledge".
Meaning and origin
Homer anglicizes the Greek name Ὅμηρος (Homeros), built on ὅμηρος, "hostage" or "pledge".
How to pronounce Homer
| English (US) | HOH-mər /ˈhoʊmər/ |
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