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Dictionary of Medieval Names
from European Sources

Priam m. Ancient Greek Πρίαμος 'exceptionally courageous'.

The name of the king of Troy during the Trojan war.

Cite as: S.L. Uckelman. "Priam". In S.L. Uckelman, ed. The Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Edition 2016, no. 3. http://dmnes.org/2016/3/name/Priam.