Achaemenid
/ˌækəˈmiːnɪd/noun
Relating to the ancient Persian dynasty founded by Cyrus the Great and his successors.
Did you know?The dynasty’s name comes from Old Persian *Haxāmanišiya-*, meaning “of Achaemenes,” the semi-legendary ancestor of the Persian royal house, so the label itself is a family-name turned empire-brand.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Old Persian
Old Persian
Haxāmanišiya-
“of Achaemenes; belonging to the royal house”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Achaimenidēs
“member of the house of Achaemenes”
Latin
Latin
Achaemenis / Achaemenidae
“the Achaemenid Persians; the royal dynasty”
Modern English
English
Achaemenid
“relating to the ancient Persian imperial dynasty”