Sicani
/sɪˈkɑːni/noun
An ancient people of Sicily, traditionally regarded as one of the island’s earliest inhabitants.
Did you know?The Sicani are one of the oldest named peoples linked to Sicily in classical sources, but their true origins are still debated, making them a real historical shadow on the map of the Mediterranean.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Σικανοί (Sikanoí)
“The Sicani, an ancient people associated with Sicily”
Latin
Latin
Sicani
“The Sicani; a people of Sicily”
Late Antiquity / Medieval
Latin
Sicani
“Historical ethnonym preserved in learned writing”
Modern English
English
Sicani
“The ancient people of Sicily”