What does Eumaeus mean in Latin?

Eumaeus, a proper noun, means “The loyal swineherd of Ulysses”.

What is the genitive of Eumaeus?

The genitive singular is Eumaeī. Eumaeus is masculine, second declension.

In classical Latin, [ɛu̯ˈmae̯.ʊs]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [eu̯ˈmɛː.us].

proper noun · masculinesecond declension

Eumaeus m sg (genitive Eumaeī)

Classical[ɛu̯ˈmae̯.ʊs]Ecclesiastical[eu̯ˈmɛː.us]

Eumaeus, i, m., = Εὔμαιος,

I. the swineherd of Ulysses in Homer, Varr. R. R. 2, 4, 1; Hyg. Fab. 126.

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Εὔμαιος (Eúmaios).

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