About Hannibal
The surname Hannibal is of ancient Phoenician origin and is derived from the name "Hanniba'al," which means "grace of Ba'al" or "favor of Ba'al." Ba'al was a prominent deity in the ancient Phoenician and Carthaginian cultures, and the name Hannibal was famously borne by the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca, known for his military campaigns against Rome during the Second Punic War. Today, the surname Hannibal is primarily found among individuals of North African and Middle Eastern descent.
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