Hannibal Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hannibal Name at a Glance

Name	Hannibal
Meaning	General from the 3rd century B.C. who crossed the Alps with 30,000 men and 38 elephants during the second Punic War.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hannibal Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hannibal means “General from the 3rd century B.C. who crossed the Alps with 30,000 men and 38 elephants during the second Punic War”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hannibal Name Origin

Our database records Hannibal under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hannibal a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hannibal is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hannibal

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