Origin and Meaning of Amilcar

Eager and industrious

Origin: Phoenician - Derived from the Phoenician elements 'amil' meaning 'worker' or 'eager' and 'qar' meaning 'to be industrious' or 'striving'.

• Amilcar is most commonly associated with Amílcar Cabral, a notable African leader and figure in the struggle for independence in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde.
• The name is historically significant in parts of Africa and Latin America, influenced by the spread of the Carthaginian culture during antiquity.
• Other notable figures include Amilcar Lopes de Almeida, a renowned angolan poet and writer known for his contributions to Portuguese literature.
• Although not extremely common, the name has seen some use in various Latin American countries, particularly with the growing interest in historical names.
• Similar names include Hamilcar, which can be found in historical records, particularly about the leader Hamilcar Barca from Carthage.