Its original Greek title translates as The Mathematical Compilation but this title was soon replaced by another Greek title which means The Greatest Compilation.
Kanyang orihinal na Griyego title translates bilang Ang matematika pagtitipon ngunit sa pamagat na ito sa lalong madaling panahon ay papalitan ng ibang pamagat ng Griyego na nangangahulugan na ang pinakamalaking pagtitipon.