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This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
Perry derives from a surname, which is both English and Welsh in origin. It can be derived from the Middle English “perrie”, Old English (Anglo-Saxon) “pyrige,” meaning “pear tree,” or else from the Welsh “ap Herry,” meaning “son of Herry,” which is the diminutive of Henry and Harold. A famous bearer of the surname was Matthew Perry (1794–1858), the American naval officer who opened Japan to the West.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Old English (Anglo-Saxon) place-name, transferred from the surname. The name is composed of two elements: “prēost” (priest) plus “tūn” (an enclosed piece of ground, settlement, a large inhabited place, a town). The name means “priest town, priest settlement.” Preston is a city and the administrative center of Lancashire, England, located on the River Ribble’s north bank. It is an urban settlement and unparished area that forms the City of Preston local government district of Lancashire when combined with surrounding rural civil parishes.
This name derives from the Latin “pĭus” meaning “pious, dutiful, (of living) man virtuous, devout, (of late) Blessed.” Saint Pio (Pius) was a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy who is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church. He was born Francesco Forgione, and given the name Pius (Italian: Pio) when he joined the Capuchins, thus he was popularly known as Padre Pio. He became famous for bearing the stigmata. On 16 June 2002, he was canonized by Pope John Paul II.
This name derives from the medieval name “Pellegrino,” which in turn is from the Latin “per ăger > pĕrĕgrē > pĕrĕgrīnus,” meaning “pilgrim, stranger, a foreigner, traveling outside of the country, the countryside, abroad, in a foreign country.” It is about the pilgrimage in places of worship, especially in Rome or in the holy land. Saint Peregrine (1260–1345) is an Italian saint of the Servite Order (Friar Order Servants of Mary). He is the patron saint for persons who have cancer, AIDS, or other illness.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paíōn (Παίων) Paiónios (Παιώνιος)” meaning “healthy, life and prosperity.” 1) In Greek mythology, Paean was the physician of the gods. The name Paean is believed to be first attested in Mycenaean Greek as an alternative name of Apollo. A god of healing named “Παιήων” is mentioned twice in the Iliad. In book 5, the Olympian god of war, Ares is wounded by mortal hero Diomedes, assisted by Athena. 2) The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. 3) Paeonius of Mende, Chalkidiki, was a Greek sculptor of the late 5th century BC.
This name derives from the Latin “pĭus” meaning “pious, dutiful, (of living) man virtuous, devout, (of late) Blessed.” Saint Pio (Pius) was a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy who is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church. He was born Francesco Forgione, and given the name Pius (Italian: Pio) when he joined the Capuchins, thus he was popularly known as Padre Pio. He became famous for bearing the stigmata. On 16 June 2002, he was canonized by Pope John Paul II.
This name derives from the Latin “pĭus” meaning “pious, dutiful, (of living) man virtuous, devout, (of late) Blessed.” Saint Pio (Pius) was a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy who is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church. He was born Francesco Forgione, and given the name Pius (Italian: Pio) when he joined the Capuchins, thus he was popularly known as Padre Pio. He became famous for bearing the stigmata. On 16 June 2002, he was canonized by Pope John Paul II.
This name derives from the Latin “pīcus,” meaning “woodpecker.” Picus is a deity worshiped by the Ancient Latins. His myth has passed us by Ovid and Virgil. Picus was the first king of Latium. He was known for his skill at augury and horsemanship. The witch Circe turned him into a woodpecker for scorning her love. Picus’ wife was Canens, a nymph who killed herself after his transformation.
This name derives from the Old Norman “Williame,” (French: Guillaume; German: Wilhelm). In turn, the name derives from the Old High German name “Willihelm,” composed of two elements: “*wiljô” (will, wish, desire) plus “*helmaz” (helmet, protection); thus the Old German Name “Wilhelm” and the Old Norse name “Vilhjálmr” have the same roots. The first well-known bearer of the name was Charlemagne’s cousin William of Gellone, William of Orange, and Guillaume Fierabrace (755–812). This William is immortalized in the “Chanson de Guillaume,” and his esteem may account for the name’s subsequent popularity among European nobility. 1) William I (1028–1087), usually known as William the Conqueror and sometimes William, the Bastard, was the first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until he died in 1087. 2) William I (Wilhelm Friedrich Ludwig, 1797–1888) of the House of Hohenzollern was the King of Prussia (1861–1888) and the first German Emperor (1871–1888), as well as the first Head of State of a united Germany. 3) William Tell is a famous hero of Switzerland. His legend is tracked in a Swiss chronicle of the late 15th-century.
This name derives from the Latin “pĭus” meaning “pious, dutiful, (of living) man virtuous, devout, (of late) Blessed.” Saint Pio (Pius) was a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy who is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church. He was born Francesco Forgione, and given the name Pius (Italian: Pio) when he joined the Capuchins, thus he was popularly known as Padre Pio. He became famous for bearing the stigmata. On 16 June 2002, he was canonized by Pope John Paul II.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pûr (πῦρ) (Greek; pyr ‘πυρ’ / Old English; fȳr / English; fire),” meaning “fire, blaze.” In Greek mythology, Pyrrhus is the nickname given to the hero Neoptolemus, while Pyrrha was the wife of Deucalion, who, with her husband, helped to repopulate the earth after the Flood. Pyrrhus was a Greek general and statesman of the Hellenistic period. He was king of the Greek tribe of Molossians, of the royal Aeacid house (from ~297 BC), and later he became king of Epirus (~306–302, 297–272 BC).
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Latin “pĭus” meaning “pious, dutiful, (of living) man virtuous, devout, (of late) Blessed.” Saint Pio (Pius) was a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy who is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church. He was born Francesco Forgione, and given the name Pius (Italian: Pio) when he joined the Capuchins, thus he was popularly known as Padre Pio. He became famous for bearing the stigmata. On 16 June 2002, he was canonized by Pope John Paul II.
This name derives from the Latin “pŭdens / pŭdentis,” meaning “honest, virtuous, moderate, decent, reserved.” Saint Pudens was an early Christian saint and martyr. He is mentioned as a layman of the Roman Church in 2 Timothy 4:21. According to tradition, he lodged Saint Peter and was baptized by him, and was martyred under Nero (reigned 54–68).
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Hebrew “bô‛az > Bo’az,” meaning “swiftness, power is in him.” 1) Ancestor of David, kinsman-redeemer to Ruth, daughter-in-law of Naomi. 2) Name of the left of two brazen pillars, 18 cubits high, erected in the porch of Solomon’s temple.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Ancient Germanic and Proto-Germanic “bō- > *bōbō- / *babô,” via Old Frisian “Bavo,” meaning “father, dad, friend, brother, close male relation.” The feast day is celebrated on October 1, in memory of Saint Bavo. Saint Bavo of Ghent (Bavon, Allowin, Bavonius) (622–659) is a Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox saint. The Cathedral of Saint Bavo is a religious building in Haarlem, the Netherlands, built by the Catholics from 1895 to 1930 to replace the former waterstaatskerk in the Jansstraat called the St. Joseph.
This name derives from the Medieval Latin “Francus / Franciscus,” meaning “Franco, belonging to the people of the Franks.” In turn, the name derives from the Germanic “*frankô / *franka,” meaning “javelin, spear.” Ultimately the name is a derivative of the Proto-Germanic “*sahsą,” meaning “knife, dagger.” The Franks, in the Middle Ages, were the only ones who enjoyed the rights of free citizens; the term “frank” means “free man, sincere or true.” The term can be associated with the baptismal name since the ninth century. Originally it refers to a Germanic people who derived their tribal name from a type of ax they used in the past. The Francisca (or Francesca) is a throwing ax used as a weapon during the early Middle Ages by the Franks, among whom it was a typical national weapon at the time of the Merovingians from 500 to 750 known to have been used during the reign of Charlemagne (768-814). Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher. He founded the men’s Franciscan Order, the women’s Order of St. Clare, and the Third Order of Saint Francis, for men and women not able to live the lives of itinerant preachers, followed by the early members of the Order of Friars Minor or the monastic lives of the Poor Clares.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Ancient Egyptian “àxōm” (Greek: pakhóm > Pachómios ‘Παχώμιος’),” meaning “eagle.” Saint Pachomius was the founder of Christian cenobitic monasticism. In the Coptic churches, his feast day is celebrated on May 9. In the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, his feast day is celebrated on May 15. He was born in 292 in Thebes (Luxor, Egypt) to pagan parents.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Panteleḯmon (Παντελεήμων)” (Greek: Panteleímonas’ Παντελεήμονας’), composed of two elements: “pâs (πᾶς) pánta (πάντᾰ)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “éleos (ἔλεος) eleéō (ἐλεέω) eleḗmōn (ἐλεήμων)” (have pity on, show mercy to, compassion). In turn, the name means “compassionate, most merciful.” Historically, the use of the name Pantaleon is linked to the cult of St. Pantaleon, whose reverence also extends outside of Italy: in Greece, for example, the saint is known as “Panteleimon” (Παντελεήμων). The feast day, associated with Eastern Orthodox saints, is traditionally celebrated on July 27. St. Panteleimon Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery built on the southwest side of the peninsula of Mount Athos in Macedonia, Northern Greece. It is often referred to as “Russian” and does have historical and liturgical ties to the Russian Orthodox Church; nevertheless, like all the other monastic settlements on Mount Athos, the monastery is under the direct ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, and all its monks are citizens of Greece, usually naturalized.
This name derives from the Late Latin “urbānus,” meaning “citizen, a resident of the city, city-dweller.” The name was used for eight popes, a figure with this name is also mentioned in the letter of St. Paul to the Romans. Urban II was Pope from 12 March 1088 until his death on 29 July 1099. He is best known for initiating the First Crusade (1096–1099) and setting up the modern-day Roman Curia in the manner of a royal court to help run the Church.
This name derives from the Ancient Germanic and Proto-Germanic “bō- > *bōbō- / *babô,” via Old Frisian “Bavo,” meaning “father, dad, friend, brother, close male relation.” The feast day is celebrated on October 1, in memory of Saint Bavo. Saint Bavo of Ghent (Bavon, Allowin, Bavonius) (622–659) is a Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox saint. The Cathedral of Saint Bavo is a religious building in Haarlem, the Netherlands, built by the Catholics from 1895 to 1930 to replace the former waterstaatskerk in the Jansstraat called the St. Joseph.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paraskeuḗ (Πᾰρᾰσκευή),” meaning “preparation, Friday.” Saint Paraskevi of Rome is venerated as a Christian martyr of the 2nd-century. According to Christian tradition, she was born in Rome, about 140 AD, to Christians’ parents. Her parents, Agathon and Politia, were of Greek origin and had prayed for many years to have a child. When Politia finally bore a child, the baby girl was named Paraskevi, which means “Friday” in Greek, because she was born on that day.
This name is a variant form of Basilius and the pet form of Paul. It is of Mycenaean Greek, Greek, and Latin origin and comes from the following roots: (BASILEÚS) and (PAULUS).
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Old French “pel,” which in turn derives from the Latin “pĕllis,” meaning “skin, parchment, (figuratively) fate, condition, (figuratively) appearance, aspect.” The name means “a medieval metonymic occupational name for a dealer in furs and skins or occupational name indicating an ancestor who was a clerk.”
This name derives from the Hebrew “Binyâmı̂yn > Benjâmîn” (Ancient Greek: Beniāmī́n’ Βενιᾱμῑ́ν’), meaning “son of the right hand, favored, darling.” The name is also a patronymic surname. Benjamin was the youngest of the sons of Jacob and Rachel in the Bible. It is popular in the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths, having many variant forms in other languages. The “Benjamin of the family” is a phrase used in several languages to refer to the youngest son, especially when he is younger than his brothers. Sometimes the name is chosen for a son born to mature parents unlikely to have more children, especially if he has several older siblings.
This name derives from the U.S. state “Pennsylvania” (Penn’s Woods), composed of two elements: From the Welsh surname “Penn” (head) plus from the Middle French “sylvain” (1530), from the Latin “silvanus,” concerning to wood or forest” (initially only in silvanae “goddesses of the woods”), from the Latin “silva” (wood, woodland, forest, orchard, grove). Penn is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States.
The name derives from the Latin root “benedicĕre,” which in turn means “blessed, full of blessings (divine).” It most commonly refers to Saint Benedict of Nursia, the founder of the Order of Saint Benedict and thereby of Western Monasticism (Benedictine). The Order of Saint Benedict (Latin name: Ordo Sancti Benedicti) is a Roman Catholic religious order of independent monastic communities that observe the Rule of Saint Benedict.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pérthō (πέρθω) pérthein (πέρθειν) Pérsēs (Πέρσης).” Perses was the son of Titan siblings, Kreios and Eurybia, and was the Titan god of destruction in mythology. He was wed to Asteria, his cousin, daughter of Titans Phoebe and Coeus. They had one child noted in mythology, Hecate, honored by Zeus above all others as the goddess of wilderness, childbirth, witchcraft, and magic.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paíōn (Παίων) Paiónios (Παιώνιος)” meaning “healthy, life and prosperity.” 1) In Greek mythology, Paean was the physician of the gods. The name Paean is believed to be first attested in Mycenaean Greek as an alternative name of Apollo. A god of healing named “Παιήων” is mentioned twice in the Iliad. In book 5, the Olympian god of war, Ares is wounded by mortal hero Diomedes, assisted by Athena. 2) The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. 3) Paeonius of Mende, Chalkidiki, was a Greek sculptor of the late 5th century BC.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paíōn (Παίων) Paiónios (Παιώνιος)” meaning “healthy, life and prosperity.” 1) In Greek mythology, Paean was the physician of the gods. The name Paean is believed to be first attested in Mycenaean Greek as an alternative name of Apollo. A god of healing named “Παιήων” is mentioned twice in the Iliad. In book 5, the Olympian god of war, Ares is wounded by mortal hero Diomedes, assisted by Athena. 2) The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. 3) Paeonius of Mende, Chalkidiki, was a Greek sculptor of the late 5th century BC.
This name derives from the Proto-Slavic root element “*dorg (Доргъ) drag / drȃg (драг / дра̑г),” meaning “dear, precious, much beloved.” The element “drag-” represents a short form of several Slavic names beginning with the element “drag,” such as Dragoslav, Dragomir, Dragoslava, and Dragomira.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Latin “pīcus,” meaning “woodpecker.” Picus is a deity worshiped by the Ancient Latins. His myth has passed us by Ovid and Virgil. Picus was the first king of Latium. He was known for his skill at augury and horsemanship. The witch Circe turned him into a woodpecker for scorning her love. Picus’ wife was Canens, a nymph who killed herself after his transformation.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
Pigi is a short form of Pierluigi, a combination (composed, blended name) of “Piero” and “Luigi.” It is of Syriac, Aramaic, Greek, and Germanic origin and comes from the following roots: (PETRUS) and (CHLODOVECH).
This name derives from the Latin “pĭus” meaning “pious, dutiful, (of living) man virtuous, devout, (of late) Blessed.” Saint Pio (Pius) was a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy who is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church. He was born Francesco Forgione, and given the name Pius (Italian: Pio) when he joined the Capuchins, thus he was popularly known as Padre Pio. He became famous for bearing the stigmata. On 16 June 2002, he was canonized by Pope John Paul II.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “epímakhos (ἐπίμαχος),” composed of two elements: “epí (ἐπῐ́)” (on, upon) plus “mákhomai (μάχομαι) mákhē (μᾰ́χη)” (War, fight, battle, combat, quarrel, strife, dispute, contest, game, battlefield). In turn, the name means “the one who is strong in battle.” 1) Saint Epimachus was a Roman martyr and is commemorated on May 10. After his martyrdom, his body was laid in a crypt on the Via Latina, and later the body of Saint Gordianus, who was martyred during the time of Julian the Apostate, was laid beside Epimachus. The two saints gave their name to the cemetery, and are jointly venerated by the Catholic Church. The feast day is traditionally celebrated on December 12. 2) Epimachus of Athens was a renowned Athenian engineer and architect who is known to have constructed the Helepolis, a huge siege machine first conceptualized by Demetrius I of Macedon and built to be employed in the unsuccessful siege of Rhodes.
Pino is a short form of Giuseppino, Crispino, Agrippino, and Iacopino. It is of Hebrew, Latin, and Greek origin and comes from the following roots: (YÔSÊPH) (CRISPINUS) (AGRÍPPAS) and (YAʿAKOV).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Middle English “pippin / pippe,” meaning “a seed, or any of several varieties of eating apple that have a yellow or green skin with patches of red.” In turn, the name derives from the post-classical Latin “pītuīta > pipita,” meaning “mucus, phlegm.” Pippin, Peppin, and Pepin (Latin: Pippinus, Pipinus, and Pepinus) are variants of a single Frankish given name borne in the Carolingian family that ruled the Frankish Empire in what is now France and the western parts of Germany in the Middle Ages.
This name derives from the Proto-Norse “*BerʒiaR,” which in turn derives from the Ancient Germanic element “*berganą / *burgz,” meaning “to take care, to preserve, to protect, to save, to help, to rescue / fortification, stronghold, a fortified city, castle.” The name also represents the short form of Old Norse’s name, starting with the element “Berg-.” Birger (1280–1321) was King of Sweden from 1290 to 1318. Birger was the son of King Magnus III and Hedwig of Holstein. He was hailed the king of Sweden when he was four years old. It was done by his father in order to secure the succession. In 1275, King Magnus had led a rebellion against his elder brother, King Valdemar of Sweden, and ousted him from the throne.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pûr (πῦρ) (Greek; pyr ‘πυρ’ / Old English; fȳr / English; fire),” meaning “fire, blaze.” In Greek mythology, Pyrrhus is the nickname given to the hero Neoptolemus, while Pyrrha was the wife of Deucalion, who, with her husband, helped to repopulate the earth after the Flood. Pyrrhus was a Greek general and statesman of the Hellenistic period. He was king of the Greek tribe of Molossians, of the royal Aeacid house (from ~297 BC), and later he became king of Epirus (~306–302, 297–272 BC).
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from the Latin “pĭus” meaning “pious, dutiful, (of living) man virtuous, devout, (of late) Blessed.” Saint Pio (Pius) was a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy who is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church. He was born Francesco Forgione, and given the name Pius (Italian: Pio) when he joined the Capuchins, thus he was popularly known as Padre Pio. He became famous for bearing the stigmata. On 16 June 2002, he was canonized by Pope John Paul II.
This name derives from the Latin “prīmus > prīmĭtīvus,” meaning “first, firstborn, original, the most remarkable, the most illustrious.” Saints Facundus (Spanish: Facundo) and Primitivus (Spanish: Primitivo) are venerated as Christian martyrs. According to tradition, they were Christian natives of León who were tortured and then beheaded on the banks of the River Cea. Primitivo is a variety of black-skinned wine grape. The mixture is planted in over 10 percent of California vineyards. DNA fingerprinting revealed that it is genetically equivalent to the Croatian grapes Crljenak Kaštelanski and Tribidrag, as well as to the Primitivo variety traditionally grown in Puglia (the ‘heel’ of Italy), where it was introduced in the 18th-century.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) It was an old Italian name, used most notably by the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821), who was born on Corsica. It is possibly derived from the Germanic Nibelungen, the name of a race of dwarfs in Germanic legend, which meant “sons of mist.” The German Nibelungen is the name in Germanic and Norse mythology of the royal family or lineage of the Burgundians who settled in the early 5th century at Worms. 2) The name could alternatively be linked to the name of the city of Naples. 3) Another folk etymology is from the Ancient Greek “Neápolis (Νεάπολις),” from “néa (νέα) (new)” plus “pólis (πόλις) (city).”
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Hippólutos (Ῐ̔ππόλῠτος),” composed of two elements: “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman) plus “lū́ō (λῡ́ω)” (to lose, to loosen, to unite, to slacken, to unbend, to set free, to release). In turn, the name means “unleashing of horses.” In Greek mythology, Hippolytus was a son of Theseus and either Antiope or Hippolyte. He was identified with the Roman forest god Virbius. Hippolytus of Rome (170–235) was the most important 3rd-century theologian in the Christian Church in Rome, where he was probably born. Hippolyta was the Amazonian queen who possessed a magical girdle she was given by her father, Ares, the god of war.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Póntos (Πόντος),” meaning “the sea, marine.” In Greek mythology, Pontos was an ancient, pre-Olympian god of the sea, one of the Greek primordial deities. According to the Greek poet Hesiod, Pontus was Gaia’s son and was born without coupling. Pontus is a historical Greek designation for a region on the Black Sea’s southern coast, located in modern-day northeastern Anatolia, in Turkey. The name has a correlation with the Etruscan and Oscan “pompe > pomties” which means “five,” from the Greek “penta (πεντα),” indicating the fifth born. Pontius Pilate was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, from 26–36 AD. He is best known as the judge at the trial of Jesus and the man who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus. As prefect, he served under Emperor Tiberius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “peírō (πείρω) póros (πόρος),” meaning “pierce, run through, passageway, way, opening.” Porus is a character from Greek and Roman mythology. In some Alcmene fragments, Porus is one of the two ordering principles that emerged from the coming to light of Thetis, from the formless mass, and represents “the way” understood as the road that leads to it, together with Tekmor, which means the limit. Their action distributes the formless matter between day and night.
Saint Patapios is the patron saint of dropsy. Saint Patapios’ memory is celebrated on December 8 (main celebration) and Tuesday 2 days after the Sunday of Easter (in memory of the day that his relic was discovered). His relic is kept at the female monastery of Saint Patapios at Loutraki, a spa town near Athens, Greece. The Monastery of St. Patapios (also Agios Patapios) is a monastery for women located 14km (22ft) from Loutraki, Greece, at an elevation of some 700m (1120ft) on the Geraneai mountains. The monastery is within the jurisdiction of the Metropolis of Korinthos of the Church of Greece. The feast day is celebrated on December 8.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
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This name derives from the Latin “probus,” meaning “good, serviceable, excellent, superior, able.” Probus (232–282) was the Roman emperor from 276 to 282. Probus was an active and successful general, as well as a conscientious administrator. In his reign of six years, he secured prosperity for the inner provinces while withstanding repeated invasions of barbarian tribes on almost every frontier sector.
This name derives from the Sanskrit word “pūjā (पूजा)”, meaning “reverence, honor, homage, adoration, and worship”. Pūjā is a prayer ritual performed by Hindus to host, honour and worship one or more deities, or to spiritually celebrate an event. Sometimes spelled phonetically as “pooja” or “poojah”, it may honor or celebrate the presence of special guest(s), or their memories after they pass away. Puja is also a town and Village Development Committee in Pyuthan, a Middle Hills district of Rapti Zone, western Nepal.
This name derives from the Hebrew “bô‛az > Bo’az,” meaning “swiftness, power is in him.” 1) Ancestor of David, kinsman-redeemer to Ruth, daughter-in-law of Naomi. 2) Name of the left of two brazen pillars, 18 cubits high, erected in the porch of Solomon’s temple.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Latin “pĭus” meaning “pious, dutiful, (of living) man virtuous, devout, (of late) Blessed.” Saint Pio (Pius) was a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy who is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church. He was born Francesco Forgione, and given the name Pius (Italian: Pio) when he joined the Capuchins, thus he was popularly known as Padre Pio. He became famous for bearing the stigmata. On 16 June 2002, he was canonized by Pope John Paul II.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
It is a West Greenlandic name. The origin of this name is still quite uncertain today. The theories include: 1) Probably borrowing from the Danish “Paul,” from the Latin ”parvus > parvulus > paulus.”
This name derives from the Late Latin “urbānus,” meaning “citizen, a resident of the city, city-dweller.” The name was used for eight popes, a figure with this name is also mentioned in the letter of St. Paul to the Romans. Urban II was Pope from 12 March 1088 until his death on 29 July 1099. He is best known for initiating the First Crusade (1096–1099) and setting up the modern-day Roman Curia in the manner of a royal court to help run the Church.
This name is a variant form of Basilius and the pet form of Paul. It is of Mycenaean Greek, Greek, and Latin origin and comes from the following roots: (BASILEÚS) and (PAULUS).
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Italic (Oscan) “paccius / paquius”, of unknown meaning. The gens Paccia, occasionally written Pactia, was a minor plebeian family at ancient Rome. Only a few members of this gens achieved distinction in the Roman state, of whom the most illustrious was Gaius Paccius Africanus, consul in AD 67. 1) Paccius Antiochus, a physician who lived during the early part of the first century. 2) Paccius Orfitus, a centurion primus pilus in the army of Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo, during the reign of Nero. 3) Paccia Marciana, the first wife of Septimius Severus, died before her husband became emperor.
This name derives from the Medieval Latin “Francus / Franciscus,” meaning “Franco, belonging to the people of the Franks.” In turn, the name derives from the Germanic “*frankô / *franka,” meaning “javelin, spear.” Ultimately the name is a derivative of the Proto-Germanic “*sahsą,” meaning “knife, dagger.” The Franks, in the Middle Ages, were the only ones who enjoyed the rights of free citizens; the term “frank” means “free man, sincere or true.” The term can be associated with the baptismal name since the ninth century. Originally it refers to a Germanic people who derived their tribal name from a type of ax they used in the past. The Francisca (or Francesca) is a throwing ax used as a weapon during the early Middle Ages by the Franks, among whom it was a typical national weapon at the time of the Merovingians from 500 to 750 known to have been used during the reign of Charlemagne (768-814). Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher. He founded the men’s Franciscan Order, the women’s Order of St. Clare, and the Third Order of Saint Francis, for men and women not able to live the lives of itinerant preachers, followed by the early members of the Order of Friars Minor or the monastic lives of the Poor Clares.
The origin of this name is still quite uncertain today. The theories include: 1) Probably from the Latin “pāx,” which means “peace.” Saint Pacian (~310–391 AD) was a bishop of Barcelona during the 4th-century. The feast day is traditionally celebrated on March 9. Paciano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 30 km southwest of Perugia.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paíōn (Παίων) Paiónios (Παιώνιος)” meaning “healthy, life and prosperity.” 1) In Greek mythology, Paean was the physician of the gods. The name Paean is believed to be first attested in Mycenaean Greek as an alternative name of Apollo. A god of healing named “Παιήων” is mentioned twice in the Iliad. In book 5, the Olympian god of war, Ares is wounded by mortal hero Diomedes, assisted by Athena. 2) The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. 3) Paeonius of Mende, Chalkidiki, was a Greek sculptor of the late 5th century BC.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paíōn (Παίων) Paiónios (Παιώνιος)” meaning “healthy, life and prosperity.” 1) In Greek mythology, Paean was the physician of the gods. The name Paean is believed to be first attested in Mycenaean Greek as an alternative name of Apollo. A god of healing named “Παιήων” is mentioned twice in the Iliad. In book 5, the Olympian god of war, Ares is wounded by mortal hero Diomedes, assisted by Athena. 2) The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. 3) Paeonius of Mende, Chalkidiki, was a Greek sculptor of the late 5th century BC.
This name derives from the Latin “pāgānus,” meaning “farmer, rural, pagan,” from “pāgus,” meaning “the village, the villagers.” Pagano della Torre († 1365) was Patriarch of Aquileia from 1319 until 1332. The son of Florimondo della Torre was a member of a family which had moved to Friuli after the Visconti had ousted them from Milan. Pagano was bishop of Padua in 1302–1319 and succeeded his uncle Cassono as the secular patriarch of Aquileia at the latter’s death, after having been a candidate to the same position in 1302.
This name is of Latin origin, composed of three elements: “bŏnus” (good) plus “cŭm” (together with, along with, with, at the same time) plus “panis” (bread). In turn, the name means “a good companion, a good friend, one who is eating the bread with another friend.” The name Boncompagno is semantically similar to the name Bonamico. The name-day is celebrated on November 1, the Feast of All Saints.
This name derives from the Latin “pāgānus,” meaning “farmer, rural, pagan,” from “pāgus,” meaning “the village, the villagers.” Pagano della Torre († 1365) was Patriarch of Aquileia from 1319 until 1332. The son of Florimondo della Torre was a member of a family which had moved to Friuli after the Visconti had ousted them from Milan. Pagano was bishop of Padua in 1302–1319 and succeeded his uncle Cassono as the secular patriarch of Aquileia at the latter’s death, after having been a candidate to the same position in 1302.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paíōn (Παίων) Paiónios (Παιώνιος)” meaning “healthy, life and prosperity.” 1) In Greek mythology, Paean was the physician of the gods. The name Paean is believed to be first attested in Mycenaean Greek as an alternative name of Apollo. A god of healing named “Παιήων” is mentioned twice in the Iliad. In book 5, the Olympian god of war, Ares is wounded by mortal hero Diomedes, assisted by Athena. 2) The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. 3) Paeonius of Mende, Chalkidiki, was a Greek sculptor of the late 5th century BC.
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The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) from an untrusted Coptic source meaning “elevated, high.” Saint Pishoy (320–417 AD), known in the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria as the Star of the Desert and the Beloved of our Good Savior, is an Egyptian desert father. He is said to have seen Jesus and that his body is preserved to the present day in incorruptibility at the Monastery of Saint Pishoy at the Nitrian Desert, Egypt. He is venerated by the Oriental Orthodox Churches and the Eastern Orthodox Churches and is known in the latter under the Greek version of his name, Paisios.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
Names of this root can be derived from different Ancient Greek words and are yet debated which names come from certain words. The theories include: 1) From the Ancient Greek “pállax (πάλλαξ),” meaning “young, a little younger than a teenager.” 2) From the Ancient Greek “pállō (πάλλω),” meaning “to drive, swing, shake.” 3) From the Ancient Greek “pallakís (παλλακίς),” meaning “concubine.” Several male and female figures appear in Greek mythology: 1) Pallas is a Titan, associated with war, killed by Athena to fight for Zeus. Most sources indicate that he was the son of Crius and Eurybia, the brother of Astraeus and Perses, and Styx’s husband. 2) Pallas was also one of the Gigantes born of the blood which spilled onto Gaia when Cronus castrated his father, Uranus. 3) Pallas was the daughter of Triton. Acting as a foster parent to Zeus’ daughter Athena, Triton raised her alongside Pallas.
This name derives from the Latin “flāvus > flāvĭus,” meaning “golden, yellow-haired, (ancient meaning: gold coin).” The Latin Flāvĭānus represents Flavius’s patronymic form, meaning “belonging to Flavius, son of Flavius.” After the end of the famous Flavian dynasty of emperors, Flavius / Flavia became a praenomen, common especially among royalty: the adoption of this praenomen by Constantine I set a precedent for some imperial dynasties, such as the Justinian dynasty and in the official names of high-ranking officials (Aëtius, Belisarius). Flavia Domitilla was the daughter of Domitilla the Younger by an unknown father, perhaps Quintus Petillius Cerialis. She married her cousin, the consul Titus Flavius Clemens.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from Latin “palma > palmārius,” meaning “bearer of palm, pilgrim (in the Holy Land), originally “palm of the hand” the tree so-called due to the shape of its leaves, like fingers of a hand. The feast day is usually celebrated on Palm Sunday (Palm Sunday is a moveable Christian feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in all four canonical Gospels.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Athanásios (Αθανάσιος) āthanasíā (ᾱ̓θᾰνᾰσῐ́ᾱ),” composed of two elements: “a- (α-)” (absence of, privative prefix) plus “thánatos (θάνατος) thnḗiskō (θνῄσκω)” (to die, death, corpse). In turn, the name means “immortal, resurrection.” The name Thanassis or Athanasios, in its full form, is known since the antiquity, although it was not that much in use by ancient Greeks. For the Greek Orthodox Church, the name is associated with Athanasios of Alexandreia, also known as Saint Athanasius or Athanasios the Great. He was episcope and Patriarch of Alexandria in Egypt, and he is considered one of the four Fathers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Athanasios was mostly known due to his strong opposition against Arians during the Byzantine Era.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Panteleḯmon (Παντελεήμων)” (Greek: Panteleímonas’ Παντελεήμονας’), composed of two elements: “pâs (πᾶς) pánta (πάντᾰ)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “éleos (ἔλεος) eleéō (ἐλεέω) eleḗmōn (ἐλεήμων)” (have pity on, show mercy to, compassion). In turn, the name means “compassionate, most merciful.” Historically, the use of the name Pantaleon is linked to the cult of St. Pantaleon, whose reverence also extends outside of Italy: in Greece, for example, the saint is known as “Panteleimon” (Παντελεήμων). The feast day, associated with Eastern Orthodox saints, is traditionally celebrated on July 27. St. Panteleimon Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery built on the southwest side of the peninsula of Mount Athos in Macedonia, Northern Greece. It is often referred to as “Russian” and does have historical and liturgical ties to the Russian Orthodox Church; nevertheless, like all the other monastic settlements on Mount Athos, the monastery is under the direct ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, and all its monks are citizens of Greece, usually naturalized.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Panteleḯmon (Παντελεήμων)” (Greek: Panteleímonas’ Παντελεήμονας’), composed of two elements: “pâs (πᾶς) pánta (πάντᾰ)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “éleos (ἔλεος) eleéō (ἐλεέω) eleḗmōn (ἐλεήμων)” (have pity on, show mercy to, compassion). In turn, the name means “compassionate, most merciful.” Historically, the use of the name Pantaleon is linked to the cult of St. Pantaleon, whose reverence also extends outside of Italy: in Greece, for example, the saint is known as “Panteleimon” (Παντελεήμων). The feast day, associated with Eastern Orthodox saints, is traditionally celebrated on July 27. St. Panteleimon Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery built on the southwest side of the peninsula of Mount Athos in Macedonia, Northern Greece. It is often referred to as “Russian” and does have historical and liturgical ties to the Russian Orthodox Church; nevertheless, like all the other monastic settlements on Mount Athos, the monastery is under the direct ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, and all its monks are citizens of Greece, usually naturalized.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Panteleḯmon (Παντελεήμων)” (Greek: Panteleímonas’ Παντελεήμονας’), composed of two elements: “pâs (πᾶς) pánta (πάντᾰ)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “éleos (ἔλεος) eleéō (ἐλεέω) eleḗmōn (ἐλεήμων)” (have pity on, show mercy to, compassion). In turn, the name means “compassionate, most merciful.” Historically, the use of the name Pantaleon is linked to the cult of St. Pantaleon, whose reverence also extends outside of Italy: in Greece, for example, the saint is known as “Panteleimon” (Παντελεήμων). The feast day, associated with Eastern Orthodox saints, is traditionally celebrated on July 27. St. Panteleimon Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery built on the southwest side of the peninsula of Mount Athos in Macedonia, Northern Greece. It is often referred to as “Russian” and does have historical and liturgical ties to the Russian Orthodox Church; nevertheless, like all the other monastic settlements on Mount Athos, the monastery is under the direct ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, and all its monks are citizens of Greece, usually naturalized.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Athanásios (Αθανάσιος) āthanasíā (ᾱ̓θᾰνᾰσῐ́ᾱ),” composed of two elements: “a- (α-)” (absence of, privative prefix) plus “thánatos (θάνατος) thnḗiskō (θνῄσκω)” (to die, death, corpse). In turn, the name means “immortal, resurrection.” The name Thanassis or Athanasios, in its full form, is known since the antiquity, although it was not that much in use by ancient Greeks. For the Greek Orthodox Church, the name is associated with Athanasios of Alexandreia, also known as Saint Athanasius or Athanasios the Great. He was episcope and Patriarch of Alexandria in Egypt, and he is considered one of the four Fathers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Athanasios was mostly known due to his strong opposition against Arians during the Byzantine Era.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pápia (πάπια),” meaning “duck (aquatic bird of the family Anatidae).” Papias was a Greek Apostolic Father, Bishop of Hierapolis (modern Pamukkale, Turkey), and author who lived ~60–130 AD.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pápia (πάπια),” meaning “duck (aquatic bird of the family Anatidae).” Papias was a Greek Apostolic Father, Bishop of Hierapolis (modern Pamukkale, Turkey), and author who lived ~60–130 AD.
This name derives from the Hebrew “pâ'ar > pâ'rân,” meaning “to glorify, beautify, adorn.” Paran is a Hebrew bible place in which the Israelites spent part of their 40 years of wandering after the exodus, and was also home to Ishmael, and a place of refuge for David. The Arabic form of Paran is Paran (also transliterated Pharan). This name is used by eastern geographers to refer to three different locales: the wilderness and mountains where mecca is situated, mountains and a village in eastern Egypt, and a province in Samarkand.
This name derives from the Old High German “Liubhart,” composed of two elements: “*leubha-” (dear, friendly) plus “*harduz / *hardu-” (hard, strong, brave, powerful one). The name is confused with the name of the leopard, the famous feline. The hybrid of a lion and a panther, as is reflected in its name, which is a Greek compound of “léōn (λέων)“ (lion) plus “párdos (πάρδοσ)“ (male panther). The Greek word is related to Sanskrit “pṛdāku,” meaning “snake, tiger, panther,” and probably derives from a Mediterranean language, such as Egyptian. Panthera Pardus derives from Latin via Greek pánthēr (πάνθηρ). Folk etymology suggests the composition of pân (πᾶν) (always, all, every, each, whole) plus thḗr (θήρ) (a wild beast).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Páris (Πᾰ́ρῐς),” meaning “wrestler, combative.” Paris, the son of Priam, king of Troy, appears in many Greek legends. Probably the best-known was his elopement with Helen, queen of Sparta, this being one of the immediate causes of the Trojan War. Homer’s Iliad casts Paris as unskilled and cowardly. His brother Hector scolds and belittles him, though Paris readily admits his shortcomings in battle. His preference for bow and arrow emphasizes this since he does not follow the code of honor shared by the other heroes.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Parménō (παραμένω),” composed of two elements: “pará (παρά)” (beside by) plus “ménō (μένω)” (to stay, to remain). In turn, the name means “to stay beside, to stand one’s ground.” Parmenas was one of the Seven Deacons. He is believed to have preached the gospel in Asia Minor. Parmenas suffered martyrdom in 98, under the persecution of Trajan. Christian tradition identifies him as the Bishop of Soli. Some take this to be Soli, Cyprus, while others interpret it as Soli, Cilicia.
It is a male given name transferred from the surname. Parry is linked to Harris and Harrison, which means “son of Harry.” They are, in fact, derived forms of Harry, which is the diminutive of Henry, from the Old English (Anglo-Saxon) name Hereweald, an ancient variant of the modern Harold. In turn, the name comes from the Ancient Germanic name “Hariwald,” composed of two elements: “*harjaz” (army, head of the army, commander, warrior) plus “*waldaʐ.” (sovereign, powerful).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Páris (Πᾰ́ρῐς),” meaning “wrestler, combative.” Paris, the son of Priam, king of Troy, appears in many Greek legends. Probably the best-known was his elopement with Helen, queen of Sparta, this being one of the immediate causes of the Trojan War. Homer’s Iliad casts Paris as unskilled and cowardly. His brother Hector scolds and belittles him, though Paris readily admits his shortcomings in battle. His preference for bow and arrow emphasizes this since he does not follow the code of honor shared by the other heroes.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: From the Latin “Basolus,” Latinized form of a Germanic name “Basulo,” based on the element “bas-,” probably meaning “effort, fatigue,” interpreted “strong as a rock.”Basolus von Verzy (~555–620) was a French Benedictine and hermit. He was born near Limoges, and then became a monk near Verzy. He spent 40 years as a hermit on a hill near Reims.
This name derives from the Latin “Paschalis or Pashalis” which means “passage, relating to Easter,” from the Latin “pascha -ālis,” from the Ancient Greek “páskha (πάσχα),” from the Aramaic “pasḥā,” which in turn derives from the Hebrew “pésakh,” which means “to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day.” Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. 1) Mysterii Paschalis is the incipit of an apostolic letter issued “motu proprio” by Pope Paul VI on 14 February 1969. It reorganized the liturgical year of the Roman Rite and revised the liturgical celebrations of Jesus Christ and the saints in the General Roman Calendar. 2) Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; †824) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824. His mother was the renowned religious, the Lady Theodora.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “sébas (σέβας) sebastós (σεβαστός),” and later from the Latin name “Sebastianus.” Sebaste is the name of a town in Asia Minor, present-day Sivas. Sebastos was the Greek translation of the Latin title “Augustus,” which was used for Roman emperors. Sebastian became a widely used name because it was the name of Saint Sebastian, a third-century Christian martyr. It is said that he was killed during the Roman emperor Diocletian’s persecution of Christians. He is commonly depicted in art and literature tied to a post or tree and shot with arrows. It is the most common artistic depiction of Sebastian; however, according to legend, he was rescued and healed by Irene of Rome.
Saint Patapios is the patron saint of dropsy. Saint Patapios’ memory is celebrated on December 8 (main celebration) and Tuesday 2 days after the Sunday of Easter (in memory of the day that his relic was discovered). His relic is kept at the female monastery of Saint Patapios at Loutraki, a spa town near Athens, Greece. The Monastery of St. Patapios (also Agios Patapios) is a monastery for women located 14km (22ft) from Loutraki, Greece, at an elevation of some 700m (1120ft) on the Geraneai mountains. The monastery is within the jurisdiction of the Metropolis of Korinthos of the Church of Greece. The feast day is celebrated on December 8.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
Patro is a diminutive of Patrick and Paulus. The name is of Latin origin and comes from the following roots: (PĂTRĬCĬUS) and (PAULUS).
This name derives from the South Slavic “plȁmiēn (пла̏ме̄н),” which in turn derives from the Proto-Slavic “*polmy,” meaning “flame, blaze, fire, (figuratively) passion.” The feast day, associated with Eastern Orthodox saints, is traditionally celebrated in Bulgaria on February 6, November 8, and December 20.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Medieval Latin “Francus / Franciscus,” meaning “Franco, belonging to the people of the Franks.” In turn, the name derives from the Germanic “*frankô / *franka,” meaning “javelin, spear.” Ultimately the name is a derivative of the Proto-Germanic “*sahsą,” meaning “knife, dagger.” The Franks, in the Middle Ages, were the only ones who enjoyed the rights of free citizens; the term “frank” means “free man, sincere or true.” The term can be associated with the baptismal name since the ninth century. Originally it refers to a Germanic people who derived their tribal name from a type of ax they used in the past. The Francisca (or Francesca) is a throwing ax used as a weapon during the early Middle Ages by the Franks, among whom it was a typical national weapon at the time of the Merovingians from 500 to 750 known to have been used during the reign of Charlemagne (768-814). Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher. He founded the men’s Franciscan Order, the women’s Order of St. Clare, and the Third Order of Saint Francis, for men and women not able to live the lives of itinerant preachers, followed by the early members of the Order of Friars Minor or the monastic lives of the Poor Clares.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek Adjective “húpatos (ὕπᾰτος),” meaning “at the very top, lowest, furthest, highest, best, the supreme one, high, eminent,” from “meaning “hupó (ὑπό),” meaning “from underneath, under, beneath.” Hýpatos was a Byzantine court dignity, formerly the Greek translation of Latin consul, which reflects the office, but not the etymology of the Roman consul. The pride arose from the honorary consulships awarded in the late Roman Empire and survived until the early 12th-century. It was often conferred upon the rulers of the south Italian principalities. 1) Saint Hypatius – Hieromartyr; titular Bishop of Gangra, Asia Minor; present at the First Ecumenical Council where he supported Saint Athanasius the Great against the Arian heresy. 2) Saint Hypatius of Bithynia († ~450) was a monk and hermit of the fifth century. A Phrygian, he became a hermit at the age of nineteen in Thrace. 3) Hypatia was a Greek Neoplatonist philosopher in Roman Egypt who was the first historically noted woman in mathematics. As head of the Platonist school at Alexandria, she also taught philosophy and astronomy.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Late Latin “urbānus,” meaning “citizen, a resident of the city, city-dweller.” The name was used for eight popes, a figure with this name is also mentioned in the letter of St. Paul to the Romans. Urban II was Pope from 12 March 1088 until his death on 29 July 1099. He is best known for initiating the First Crusade (1096–1099) and setting up the modern-day Roman Curia in the manner of a royal court to help run the Church.
This name derives from the Greek (Latinized) “Pausides,” meaning “quiet, peaceful,” which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek “paúō (παύω),” meaning “cease, stop, end, terminate.” In the Roman religion, Pauso is the Roman god of rest, according to Arnobius. He seems to have been the adversary of Bellona by bringing a pause to the commotion of war. In turn, the name means “one who takes a break, which stops what he is doing.”
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “pāgānus,” meaning “farmer, rural, pagan,” from “pāgus,” meaning “the village, the villagers.” Pagano della Torre († 1365) was Patriarch of Aquileia from 1319 until 1332. The son of Florimondo della Torre was a member of a family which had moved to Friuli after the Visconti had ousted them from Milan. Pagano was bishop of Padua in 1302–1319 and succeeded his uncle Cassono as the secular patriarch of Aquileia at the latter’s death, after having been a candidate to the same position in 1302.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paschalis or Pashalis” which means “passage, relating to Easter,” from the Latin “pascha -ālis,” from the Ancient Greek “páskha (πάσχα),” from the Aramaic “pasḥā,” which in turn derives from the Hebrew “pésakh,” which means “to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day.” Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. 1) Mysterii Paschalis is the incipit of an apostolic letter issued “motu proprio” by Pope Paul VI on 14 February 1969. It reorganized the liturgical year of the Roman Rite and revised the liturgical celebrations of Jesus Christ and the saints in the General Roman Calendar. 2) Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; †824) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824. His mother was the renowned religious, the Lady Theodora.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pḗdasos (Πήδασος).” Pedasus was the name of several places in Greek mythology. In Homer’s Iliad, Pedasus was the name of a Trojan warrior and the son of the Naiad Abarbarea and human Bucolion.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Proto-Slavic root element “*dorg (Доргъ) drag / drȃg (драг / дра̑г),” meaning “dear, precious, much beloved.” The element “drag-” represents a short form of several Slavic names beginning with the element “drag,” such as Dragoslav, Dragomir, Dragoslava, and Dragomira.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
Peeta Mellark is a fictional character and one of the protagonists of The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. He is the male tribute from District 12 who competes alongside Katniss Everdeen in the 74th annual Hunger Games. Probably the name is a variant of the name Peter. Peeta by the way is the Finnish version of the name Peta, which is always connected to Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pḗgasos (Πήγασος),” composed of two elements: “pēgḗ (πηγή)” (spring, fountain, fountain fed by a spring), primarily used to denote springs of Ocean, where Perseus killed Medusa, from whose blood Pegasus sprang, plus “asos (-ασος) suffix.” Pegasus is one of the best known mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine horse, or pterippus, usually depicted as white in color. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pḗgasos (Πήγασος),” composed of two elements: “pēgḗ (πηγή)” (spring, fountain, fountain fed by a spring), primarily used to denote springs of Ocean, where Perseus killed Medusa, from whose blood Pegasus sprang, plus “asos (-ασος) suffix.” Pegasus is one of the best known mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine horse, or pterippus, usually depicted as white in color. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the medieval name “Pellegrino,” which in turn is from the Latin “per ăger > pĕrĕgrē > pĕrĕgrīnus,” meaning “pilgrim, stranger, a foreigner, traveling outside of the country, the countryside, abroad, in a foreign country.” It is about the pilgrimage in places of worship, especially in Rome or in the holy land. Saint Peregrine (1260–1345) is an Italian saint of the Servite Order (Friar Order Servants of Mary). He is the patron saint for persons who have cancer, AIDS, or other illness.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) From the Ancient Greek “Pilós (πηλός),” meaning “clay.” 2) From the Ancient Greek “pílos (πίλος),” meaning “hat, cap.” 3) From the Ancient Greek “pelós (πελός),” meaning “dark-colored, ashen.” In Greek mythology, Peleus was a hero whose myth was already known to Homer’s hearers in the late 8th-century BC. Peleus was the son of Aeacus, king of the island of Aegina, and Endeïs, the oread of Mount Pelion in Thessaly. He married the sea-nymph Thetis with whom he fathered Achilles.
This name derives from the medieval name “Pellegrino,” which in turn is from the Latin “per ăger > pĕrĕgrē > pĕrĕgrīnus,” meaning “pilgrim, stranger, a foreigner, traveling outside of the country, the countryside, abroad, in a foreign country.” It is about the pilgrimage in places of worship, especially in Rome or in the holy land. Saint Peregrine (1260–1345) is an Italian saint of the Servite Order (Friar Order Servants of Mary). He is the patron saint for persons who have cancer, AIDS, or other illness.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) From the Ancient Greek “Pilós (πηλός),” meaning “clay.” 2) From the Ancient Greek “pílos (πίλος),” meaning “hat, cap.” 3) From the Ancient Greek “pelós (πελός),” meaning “dark-colored, ashen.” In Greek mythology, Peleus was a hero whose myth was already known to Homer’s hearers in the late 8th-century BC. Peleus was the son of Aeacus, king of the island of Aegina, and Endeïs, the oread of Mount Pelion in Thessaly. He married the sea-nymph Thetis with whom he fathered Achilles.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) From the Ancient Greek “Pilós (πηλός),” meaning “clay.” 2) From the Ancient Greek “pílos (πίλος),” meaning “hat, cap.” 3) From the Ancient Greek “pelós (πελός),” meaning “dark-colored, ashen.” In Greek mythology, Peleus was a hero whose myth was already known to Homer’s hearers in the late 8th-century BC. Peleus was the son of Aeacus, king of the island of Aegina, and Endeïs, the oread of Mount Pelion in Thessaly. He married the sea-nymph Thetis with whom he fathered Achilles.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) From the Ancient Greek “Pilós (πηλός),” meaning “clay.” 2) From the Ancient Greek “pílos (πίλος),” meaning “hat, cap.” 3) From the Ancient Greek “pelós (πελός),” meaning “dark-colored, ashen.” In Greek mythology, Peleus was a hero whose myth was already known to Homer’s hearers in the late 8th-century BC. Peleus was the son of Aeacus, king of the island of Aegina, and Endeïs, the oread of Mount Pelion in Thessaly. He married the sea-nymph Thetis with whom he fathered Achilles.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pēneiós (Πηνειός),” which in turn derives from “pḗnē (πήνη)” meaning “plot, weft, spool, tale, a story.” Peneus, the river god of Greek mythology, gave rise to the river’s name of the same name in Thessaly. Son of Ocean and Thetis. With the nymph Creusa, he had a male son, Ipseo, king of the Lapites, and three females, Themisto, Daphne, and Stilbe. He is also said to be the father of the nymph Tricca and Ifi.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pēneiós (Πηνειός),” which in turn derives from “pḗnē (πήνη)” meaning “plot, weft, spool, tale, a story.” Peneus, the river god of Greek mythology, gave rise to the river’s name of the same name in Thessaly. Son of Ocean and Thetis. With the nymph Creusa, he had a male son, Ipseo, king of the Lapites, and three females, Themisto, Daphne, and Stilbe. He is also said to be the father of the nymph Tricca and Ifi.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pēneiós (Πηνειός),” which in turn derives from “pḗnē (πήνη)” meaning “plot, weft, spool, tale, a story.” Peneus, the river god of Greek mythology, gave rise to the river’s name of the same name in Thessaly. Son of Ocean and Thetis. With the nymph Creusa, he had a male son, Ipseo, king of the Lapites, and three females, Themisto, Daphne, and Stilbe. He is also said to be the father of the nymph Tricca and Ifi.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Binyâmı̂yn > Benjâmîn” (Ancient Greek: Beniāmī́n’ Βενιᾱμῑ́ν’), meaning “son of the right hand, favored, darling.” The name is also a patronymic surname. Benjamin was the youngest of the sons of Jacob and Rachel in the Bible. It is popular in the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths, having many variant forms in other languages. The “Benjamin of the family” is a phrase used in several languages to refer to the youngest son, especially when he is younger than his brothers. Sometimes the name is chosen for a son born to mature parents unlikely to have more children, especially if he has several older siblings.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paíōn (Παίων) Paiónios (Παιώνιος)” meaning “healthy, life and prosperity.” 1) In Greek mythology, Paean was the physician of the gods. The name Paean is believed to be first attested in Mycenaean Greek as an alternative name of Apollo. A god of healing named “Παιήων” is mentioned twice in the Iliad. In book 5, the Olympian god of war, Ares is wounded by mortal hero Diomedes, assisted by Athena. 2) The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. 3) Paeonius of Mende, Chalkidiki, was a Greek sculptor of the late 5th century BC.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from the Middle English “pippin / pippe,” meaning “a seed, or any of several varieties of eating apple that have a yellow or green skin with patches of red.” In turn, the name derives from the post-classical Latin “pītuīta > pipita,” meaning “mucus, phlegm.” Pippin, Peppin, and Pepin (Latin: Pippinus, Pipinus, and Pepinus) are variants of a single Frankish given name borne in the Carolingian family that ruled the Frankish Empire in what is now France and the western parts of Germany in the Middle Ages.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
Percival or Perceval is one of King Arthur’s legendary Knights of the Round Table. It was created by the French poet Chrétien de Troyes for his work “Perceval or the tale of the Grail,” written in the 12th-century. The character and his name were based on the hero of Welsh mythology “Peredur,” whose name was perhaps influenced by the French phrase “percer val” (pierce in the valley). The original meaning of “Peredur” may have been “hard spears,” even if “hard spears” in Welsh is translated “phicell galed,” which resembles more Percival than Peredur. Peredur is a series of semi-legendary figures from Britain in the dark ages.
Percival or Perceval is one of King Arthur’s legendary Knights of the Round Table. It was created by the French poet Chrétien de Troyes for his work “Perceval or the tale of the Grail,” written in the 12th-century. The character and his name were based on the hero of Welsh mythology “Peredur,” whose name was perhaps influenced by the French phrase “percer val” (pierce in the valley). The original meaning of “Peredur” may have been “hard spears,” even if “hard spears” in Welsh is translated “phicell galed,” which resembles more Percival than Peredur. Peredur is a series of semi-legendary figures from Britain in the dark ages.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Old Persian “Piroūzeh > Firūze.” For at least 2,000 years, Iran, known before as Persia, has remained an essential source of turquoise which was named by Iranians initially “pirouzeh,” meaning “victorious, triumphant or prosperous” and later after Arab invasion “firouzeh.” In Iranian architecture, the blue turquoise was used to cover the domes of the Iranian palaces because its intense blue color was also a symbol of heaven on earth.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pérthō (πέρθω) pérthein (πέρθειν) Pérsēs (Πέρσης).” Perses was the son of Titan siblings, Kreios and Eurybia, and was the Titan god of destruction in mythology. He was wed to Asteria, his cousin, daughter of Titans Phoebe and Coeus. They had one child noted in mythology, Hecate, honored by Zeus above all others as the goddess of wilderness, childbirth, witchcraft, and magic.
This name derives from the Old Persian “Piroūzeh > Firūze.” For at least 2,000 years, Iran, known before as Persia, has remained an essential source of turquoise which was named by Iranians initially “pirouzeh,” meaning “victorious, triumphant or prosperous” and later after Arab invasion “firouzeh.” In Iranian architecture, the blue turquoise was used to cover the domes of the Iranian palaces because its intense blue color was also a symbol of heaven on earth.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Stéfanos / Stéphanos (Στέφανος),” meaning “crown, garland, wreath, honor, reward, any prize or honor,” which in turn derives from “stéphō (στέφω),” meaning “to put round, to surround.” In ancient Greece, a crown was given to a contest winner (hence the crown, the symbol of rulers). The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer’s Iliad. The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer’s Iliad. The name is significant to Christians: according to the Book of Acts in the New Testament, Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death and is regarded as the first Christian martyr. In the United Kingdom, the name Stephen peaked in the 1950s and 1960s as one of the top ten male names (third in 1954), but dropped to 20th in 1984 and dropped out of the top 100 in 2002.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name is of Slavic origin, composed of two elements: “jarŭ (*jarъ) yáriy (я́рий)” (furious, angry, eager, impetuous, fierce, energetic) plus “polk (полк / плъкъ)” ( people, troop). In turn, the name means “impetuous, troop, energetic people.” 1) Yaropolk I Sviatoslavich was a young and somewhat enigmatic ruler of Kyiv between 972 and 980. He was the oldest son of Svyatoslav, and his royal title is traditionally translated as “Prince.” 2) Yaropolk II Vladimirovich (1082–1139) was Grand Prince of Pereyaslav, son of Vladimir II Monomakh and Gytha of Wessex. 3) Yaropolk Izyaslavich († 1087) was a prince during the eleventh-century in the Kievan Rus’ kingdom and was the King of Rus (1076–1078).
This name or cognomen derives from the Ancient Greek “phílos (φίλος) philéō (φιλέω),” meaning “beloved, dear, loving, friendly, welcome, show signs of affection, kiss, enjoy.” Philo of Alexandria, also called Philo Judaeus, was a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, during the Roman Empire. Philo of Byzantium, also known as Philo Mechanicus, was a Greek engineer and writer on mechanics, who lived during the latter half of the 3rd-century BC.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Kýpros (Κύπρος) Kýprios (Κύπριος) > Cyprianus (Roman cognomen),” meaning “a native of Cyprus, land of cypress trees.” Cyprian was bishop of Carthage and a prominent Early Christian writer, many of whose Latin works are extant. He was born around the beginning of the 3rd-century in North Africa, perhaps at Carthage, where he received a classical education. After converting to Christianity, he became a bishop in 249 and eventually died a martyr at Carthage.
This name derives from the Old Norman “Williame,” (French: Guillaume; German: Wilhelm). In turn, the name derives from the Old High German name “Willihelm,” composed of two elements: “*wiljô” (will, wish, desire) plus “*helmaz” (helmet, protection); thus the Old German Name “Wilhelm” and the Old Norse name “Vilhjálmr” have the same roots. The first well-known bearer of the name was Charlemagne’s cousin William of Gellone, William of Orange, and Guillaume Fierabrace (755–812). This William is immortalized in the “Chanson de Guillaume,” and his esteem may account for the name’s subsequent popularity among European nobility. 1) William I (1028–1087), usually known as William the Conqueror and sometimes William, the Bastard, was the first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until he died in 1087. 2) William I (Wilhelm Friedrich Ludwig, 1797–1888) of the House of Hohenzollern was the King of Prussia (1861–1888) and the first German Emperor (1871–1888), as well as the first Head of State of a united Germany. 3) William Tell is a famous hero of Switzerland. His legend is tracked in a Swiss chronicle of the late 15th-century.
This name derives from the Latin “pīcus,” meaning “woodpecker.” Picus is a deity worshiped by the Ancient Latins. His myth has passed us by Ovid and Virgil. Picus was the first king of Latium. He was known for his skill at augury and horsemanship. The witch Circe turned him into a woodpecker for scorning her love. Picus’ wife was Canens, a nymph who killed herself after his transformation.
The name comes from the Latin “fĭdēs,” meaning “trust, confide, trust in, rely on, believe, hope, be confident, have faith.” Puritans also used Faith as part of longer phrase names, such as be-faithful, faithful, faith-my-joy, and Fight-the-good-fight-of-faith. In Roman religion, Fides was the goddess of trust. Her temple on the Capitol was where the Roman Senate signed and kept state treaties with foreign countries, and where Fides protected them. Saint Fidenzio lived in the second century A.D. Historically, he was considered the third bishop of the diocese of Padua (166 to 168) after Saint Prosdocimo and Saint Massimo.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Latin “pĭus” meaning “pious, dutiful, (of living) man virtuous, devout, (of late) Blessed.” Saint Pio (Pius) was a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy who is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church. He was born Francesco Forgione, and given the name Pius (Italian: Pio) when he joined the Capuchins, thus he was popularly known as Padre Pio. He became famous for bearing the stigmata. On 16 June 2002, he was canonized by Pope John Paul II.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Poimḗn (Ποιμήν),” meaning “herdsman, shepherd.” Poemen (~340–450) was an Egyptian monk and early Desert Father who is the most quoted Abba (Father) in the Apophthegmata Patrum (Sayings of the Desert Fathers). The feast day is traditionally celebrated on September 9 and August 27.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Middle English “pippin / pippe,” meaning “a seed, or any of several varieties of eating apple that have a yellow or green skin with patches of red.” In turn, the name derives from the post-classical Latin “pītuīta > pipita,” meaning “mucus, phlegm.” Pippin, Peppin, and Pepin (Latin: Pippinus, Pipinus, and Pepinus) are variants of a single Frankish given name borne in the Carolingian family that ruled the Frankish Empire in what is now France and the western parts of Germany in the Middle Ages.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pûr (πῦρ) Pū́ramos (Πῡ́ρᾰμος),” meaning “fire, blaze.” In Greek mythology, Pyramus and Thisbē are a pair of ill-fated lovers whose story forms part of Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Many authors have since retold the story. In the Ovidian version, Pyramus and Thisbe is the story of two lovers in the city of Babylon who occupy connected houses/walls, forbidden by their parents to be wed, because of their parents’ rivalry.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pûr (πῦρ) (Greek; pyr ‘πυρ’ / Old English; fȳr / English; fire),” meaning “fire, blaze.” In Greek mythology, Pyrrhus is the nickname given to the hero Neoptolemus, while Pyrrha was the wife of Deucalion, who, with her husband, helped to repopulate the earth after the Flood. Pyrrhus was a Greek general and statesman of the Hellenistic period. He was king of the Greek tribe of Molossians, of the royal Aeacid house (from ~297 BC), and later he became king of Epirus (~306–302, 297–272 BC).
This name derives from the Proto-Norse “*BerʒiaR,” which in turn derives from the Ancient Germanic element “*berganą / *burgz,” meaning “to take care, to preserve, to protect, to save, to help, to rescue / fortification, stronghold, a fortified city, castle.” The name also represents the short form of Old Norse’s name, starting with the element “Berg-.” Birger (1280–1321) was King of Sweden from 1290 to 1318. Birger was the son of King Magnus III and Hedwig of Holstein. He was hailed the king of Sweden when he was four years old. It was done by his father in order to secure the succession. In 1275, King Magnus had led a rebellion against his elder brother, King Valdemar of Sweden, and ousted him from the throne.
This name derives from the Latin “firmus,” meaning “firm, solid, stable, resistant, resolute, determined, steadfast, courageous, (figuratively) consistent, constant, robust, vigorous, healthy, the strong one.” Its spread, in the middle ages, is linked to the Christian culture and the symbolic value of the concept of firmness, related in the sense of firmness in the faith. Saints Firmus and Rusticus (Italian: San Fermo e San Rustico) († ~290AD) are venerated as two martyrs of Verona. Their dishonest acts state that Firmus and Rusticus, who were kin and both prominent citizens of Bergamo. They were martyred at Verona under the emperor Maximian after refusing to sacrifice to pagan idols.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Púrrōn (Πύρρων),” meaning “russet, rust, reddish,” from “pûr (πῦρ),” meaning “fire, blaze.” Pyrrho, a Greek philosopher of Classical Antiquity, is credited as being the first Skeptic philosopher and the inspiration for the school known as Pyrrhonism, founded by Aenesidemus in the 1st century BC. Pyrrho was from Elis, on the Ionian Sea. Diogenes Laertius, quoting from Apollodorus of Athens, says that Pyrrho was at first a painter and that pictures by him were exhibited in the gymnasium at Elis.
This name derives from the Old Persian “Piroūzeh > Firūze.” For at least 2,000 years, Iran, known before as Persia, has remained an essential source of turquoise which was named by Iranians initially “pirouzeh,” meaning “victorious, triumphant or prosperous” and later after Arab invasion “firouzeh.” In Iranian architecture, the blue turquoise was used to cover the domes of the Iranian palaces because its intense blue color was also a symbol of heaven on earth.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pûr (πῦρ) (Greek; pyr ‘πυρ’ / Old English; fȳr / English; fire),” meaning “fire, blaze.” In Greek mythology, Pyrrhus is the nickname given to the hero Neoptolemus, while Pyrrha was the wife of Deucalion, who, with her husband, helped to repopulate the earth after the Flood. Pyrrhus was a Greek general and statesman of the Hellenistic period. He was king of the Greek tribe of Molossians, of the royal Aeacid house (from ~297 BC), and later he became king of Epirus (~306–302, 297–272 BC).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pûr (πῦρ) (Greek; pyr ‘πυρ’ / Old English; fȳr / English; fire),” meaning “fire, blaze.” In Greek mythology, Pyrrhus is the nickname given to the hero Neoptolemus, while Pyrrha was the wife of Deucalion, who, with her husband, helped to repopulate the earth after the Flood. Pyrrhus was a Greek general and statesman of the Hellenistic period. He was king of the Greek tribe of Molossians, of the royal Aeacid house (from ~297 BC), and later he became king of Epirus (~306–302, 297–272 BC).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Theopháneia (Θεοφάνεια) epipháneia (ἐπιφάνεια),” composed of two elements: “epí (ἐπῐ́)” (on, upon) plus “phaínō (φαίνω)” (to appear, bring to light, show, uncover, reveal, make known). In turn, the name means “Epiphany, revelation, manifestation, striking appearance, a vision of God.” Theophany, which traditionally falls on January 6, is a Christian feast day that celebrates God’s revelation as a human being in Jesus Christ. Eastern Churches following the Julian calendar observe the Theophany feast on what for most countries is January 19 because of the 13-day difference today between that calendar and the generally used Gregorian calendar. Epiphanius of Constantinople († 535) was the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from February 25, 520 to June 5, 535, succeeding John II Cappadocia. 2) Epiphanius the Wise († 1420) was a monk from Rostov, hagiographer, and disciple of Saint Sergius of Radonezh. 3) Saint Epiphanius of Pavia was Bishop of Pavia from 466 until he died in 496. Epiphanius additionally held the offices of lector, subdeacon, and deacon.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Stéfanos / Stéphanos (Στέφανος),” meaning “crown, garland, wreath, honor, reward, any prize or honor,” which in turn derives from “stéphō (στέφω),” meaning “to put round, to surround.” In ancient Greece, a crown was given to a contest winner (hence the crown, the symbol of rulers). The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer’s Iliad. The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer’s Iliad. The name is significant to Christians: according to the Book of Acts in the New Testament, Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death and is regarded as the first Christian martyr. In the United Kingdom, the name Stephen peaked in the 1950s and 1960s as one of the top ten male names (third in 1954), but dropped to 20th in 1984 and dropped out of the top 100 in 2002.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Stéfanos / Stéphanos (Στέφανος),” meaning “crown, garland, wreath, honor, reward, any prize or honor,” which in turn derives from “stéphō (στέφω),” meaning “to put round, to surround.” In ancient Greece, a crown was given to a contest winner (hence the crown, the symbol of rulers). The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer’s Iliad. The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer’s Iliad. The name is significant to Christians: according to the Book of Acts in the New Testament, Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death and is regarded as the first Christian martyr. In the United Kingdom, the name Stephen peaked in the 1950s and 1960s as one of the top ten male names (third in 1954), but dropped to 20th in 1984 and dropped out of the top 100 in 2002.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Stéfanos / Stéphanos (Στέφανος),” meaning “crown, garland, wreath, honor, reward, any prize or honor,” which in turn derives from “stéphō (στέφω),” meaning “to put round, to surround.” In ancient Greece, a crown was given to a contest winner (hence the crown, the symbol of rulers). The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer’s Iliad. The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer’s Iliad. The name is significant to Christians: according to the Book of Acts in the New Testament, Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death and is regarded as the first Christian martyr. In the United Kingdom, the name Stephen peaked in the 1950s and 1960s as one of the top ten male names (third in 1954), but dropped to 20th in 1984 and dropped out of the top 100 in 2002.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Stéfanos / Stéphanos (Στέφανος),” meaning “crown, garland, wreath, honor, reward, any prize or honor,” which in turn derives from “stéphō (στέφω),” meaning “to put round, to surround.” In ancient Greece, a crown was given to a contest winner (hence the crown, the symbol of rulers). The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer’s Iliad. The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer’s Iliad. The name is significant to Christians: according to the Book of Acts in the New Testament, Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death and is regarded as the first Christian martyr. In the United Kingdom, the name Stephen peaked in the 1950s and 1960s as one of the top ten male names (third in 1954), but dropped to 20th in 1984 and dropped out of the top 100 in 2002.
This name derives from the Latin “pĭus” meaning “pious, dutiful, (of living) man virtuous, devout, (of late) Blessed.” Saint Pio (Pius) was a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy who is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church. He was born Francesco Forgione, and given the name Pius (Italian: Pio) when he joined the Capuchins, thus he was popularly known as Padre Pio. He became famous for bearing the stigmata. On 16 June 2002, he was canonized by Pope John Paul II.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “platús (πλατύς) Plátōn (Πλάτων),” meaning “broad-shouldered, love free, sensual desire.” Platon was a classical Greek philosopher, mathematician, student of Socrates, writer of philosophical dialogues, and founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “platús (πλατύς) Plátōn (Πλάτων),” meaning “broad-shouldered, love free, sensual desire.” Platon was a classical Greek philosopher, mathematician, student of Socrates, writer of philosophical dialogues, and founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.
This name derives from the Roman family name “Plīnĭus,” from the Latin “plēnus,” meaning “filled, full, abundant, rich, well equipped, complete, whole, perfect.” Pliny, the Elder, was a Roman author, naturalist, natural philosopher, naval and army commander of the early Roman Empire, and personal friend of the emperor Vespasian. Pliny, the Younger, was a lawyer, author, and magistrate of Ancient Rome. Pliny’s uncle, Pliny the Elder, helped raise and educate him. They were both witnesses to the eruption of Vesuvius on August 24, 79 AD.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Mongolian (Qalq-a ayalγu) “Bold”, from the Persian (Tājīk) “pwlạd,” meaning “steel”. Bolad († 1313) was a Mongol minister of the Yuan Dynasty and later served in the Ilkhanate as the representative of the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire and cultural adviser to the Ilkhans.
This name derives from the Mongolian (Qalq-a ayalγu) “Bold”, from the Persian (Tājīk) “pwlạd,” meaning “steel”. Bolad († 1313) was a Mongol minister of the Yuan Dynasty and later served in the Ilkhanate as the representative of the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire and cultural adviser to the Ilkhans.
This name derives from the Old High German “Liutbald,” composed of two elements: “*liudiz” (man, person, people) plus “*balðraz” (power, strength, brave, bold, able-bodied). In turn, the name means “bold people, prince of the people.” 1) Saint Leopold III was the Margrave of Austria from 1095 to his death in 1136. He was a member of the House of Babenberg. He was canonized on 6 January 1485 and became the patron saint of Austria, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, and Vienna. His feast day is 15 November. 2) Leopold I (1640–1705) was Holy Roman Emperor, King of Hungary and Croatia, and King of Bohemia.
This name derives from the Old High German “Liutbald,” composed of two elements: “*liudiz” (man, person, people) plus “*balðraz” (power, strength, brave, bold, able-bodied). In turn, the name means “bold people, prince of the people.” 1) Saint Leopold III was the Margrave of Austria from 1095 to his death in 1136. He was a member of the House of Babenberg. He was canonized on 6 January 1485 and became the patron saint of Austria, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, and Vienna. His feast day is 15 November. 2) Leopold I (1640–1705) was Holy Roman Emperor, King of Hungary and Croatia, and King of Bohemia.
This name derives from the Old High German “Liutbald,” composed of two elements: “*liudiz” (man, person, people) plus “*balðraz” (power, strength, brave, bold, able-bodied). In turn, the name means “bold people, prince of the people.” 1) Saint Leopold III was the Margrave of Austria from 1095 to his death in 1136. He was a member of the House of Babenberg. He was canonized on 6 January 1485 and became the patron saint of Austria, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, and Vienna. His feast day is 15 November. 2) Leopold I (1640–1705) was Holy Roman Emperor, King of Hungary and Croatia, and King of Bohemia.
This name comes from the Latin root “flōs > Flōrĭānus,” meaning “flower, blossom, (figuratively) innocence, virginity.” This name is linked to “flōrĕo / flōrens” (bloom, be in flower (figuratively) flourish, shine, prosper, be overjoyed). The term “flora” was used since the 13th- century in the sense of “virginity.” Flōra in Roman mythology was the goddess of flowers, gardens, and spring and the guardian of the flora, an equivalent of the Greek Chlori. While she was otherwise a relatively minor figure in Roman mythology, being one among several fertility goddesses, her association with the spring gave her particular importance at the coming of springtime. Her festival, the Floralia, was held between April 28 and May 3 and symbolized the renewal of the cycle of life, drinking, and flowers.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pólubos (Πόλῠβος) Polúbios (Πολύβιος),” meaning “an Egyptian, a Phaeacian.” Polybus is an Ancient Greek male name. There are several people in history, including: 1) Polybus of Corinth, best known for having reared Oedipus. 2) Polybus of Sicyon, a son of Hermes and king of Sicyon. 3) Polybus of Thebes, king of the Egyptian Thebes. 4) Polybus (Odyssey), father of Eurymachus. 5) Polybus (Trojan War), a son of Antenor.
Polis is a short form of Apolinaras and Ipolitas. The name is of Greek origin and comes from the following roots: (APOLLINÁRIOS) and (HIPPÓLUTOS).
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek "Apóllōn (Ᾰ̓πόλλων) Apollinaír (Απολλιναίρ) Apollinários (Ἀπολλινάριος)." Apollinaris is an Ancient Greek and Roman masculine personal name, and a Latin adjective, derived from the name of the god Apóllōn (Απολλων). Apóllōn is one of the most important and complex of the Olympian deities in ancient Greek and Roman religion and mythology. 1) St. Apollinaria was a daughter of Anthemias, a former proconsul of the Byzantine Empire, during the reign of Theodosius the Younger (408–450). Disdaining marriage, she requested her parents' permission to make a pilgrimage to the East's holy places. 2) St. Apollinaris was Bishop, martyr, and possible disciple of St. Peter. Apollinaris was born in Antioch, Turkey, and became the first bishop of Ravenna, in Italy. 3) Guillaume Apollinaire (1880–1918) was a French poet, playwright, short story writer, novelist, and art critic born in Rome, Italy, to a Polish mother.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Polúkarpos (Πολύκαρπος),” composed of two elements: “polús (πολῠ́ς)” (large, great, a lot of, much, wide, large) plus “karpós (κᾰρπός)” (fruit, grain, produce, harvest). In turn, the name means “one who brings a lot of fruit and grain, rich in fruit, fruitful.” It is an auspicious name, which enjoyed particular diffusion amongst the first Christians. The feast day is celebrated on February 23 in memory of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna, theologian, bishop, and martyr in Smyrna. Also remembered is Saint Polycarp of Antioch, martyr, commemorated on December 7.
This name, “Roman or from Rome,” is linked to Rome’s city. About the origin of the name “Roma” several hypotheses have been advanced. The most important are the following: 1) From “rōmŭlus” (figuratively) Roman, son of Ascanius and founder of the city. 2) The most credited version is from the Etruscan “rumon / ruma” plus the Etruscan suffix “-on,” an old name of Tiber. After 650 BC, the Etruscans became dominant in Italy and expanded into north-central Italy. Roman tradition claimed that Rome had been under the control of seven kings from 753 to 509 BC, beginning with the mythic Romulus, who, along with his brother Remus were said to have founded the city of Rome.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Póntos (Πόντος),” meaning “the sea, marine.” In Greek mythology, Pontos was an ancient, pre-Olympian god of the sea, one of the Greek primordial deities. According to the Greek poet Hesiod, Pontus was Gaia’s son and was born without coupling. Pontus is a historical Greek designation for a region on the Black Sea’s southern coast, located in modern-day northeastern Anatolia, in Turkey. The name has a correlation with the Etruscan and Oscan “pompe > pomties” which means “five,” from the Greek “penta (πεντα),” indicating the fifth born. Pontius Pilate was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, from 26–36 AD. He is best known as the judge at the trial of Jesus and the man who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus. As prefect, he served under Emperor Tiberius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Póntos (Πόντος),” meaning “the sea, marine.” In Greek mythology, Pontos was an ancient, pre-Olympian god of the sea, one of the Greek primordial deities. According to the Greek poet Hesiod, Pontus was Gaia’s son and was born without coupling. Pontus is a historical Greek designation for a region on the Black Sea’s southern coast, located in modern-day northeastern Anatolia, in Turkey. The name has a correlation with the Etruscan and Oscan “pompe > pomties” which means “five,” from the Greek “penta (πεντα),” indicating the fifth born. Pontius Pilate was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, from 26–36 AD. He is best known as the judge at the trial of Jesus and the man who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus. As prefect, he served under Emperor Tiberius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Athanásios (Αθανάσιος) āthanasíā (ᾱ̓θᾰνᾰσῐ́ᾱ),” composed of two elements: “a- (α-)” (absence of, privative prefix) plus “thánatos (θάνατος) thnḗiskō (θνῄσκω)” (to die, death, corpse). In turn, the name means “immortal, resurrection.” The name Thanassis or Athanasios, in its full form, is known since the antiquity, although it was not that much in use by ancient Greeks. For the Greek Orthodox Church, the name is associated with Athanasios of Alexandreia, also known as Saint Athanasius or Athanasios the Great. He was episcope and Patriarch of Alexandria in Egypt, and he is considered one of the four Fathers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Athanasios was mostly known due to his strong opposition against Arians during the Byzantine Era.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Póntos (Πόντος),” meaning “the sea, marine.” In Greek mythology, Pontos was an ancient, pre-Olympian god of the sea, one of the Greek primordial deities. According to the Greek poet Hesiod, Pontus was Gaia’s son and was born without coupling. Pontus is a historical Greek designation for a region on the Black Sea’s southern coast, located in modern-day northeastern Anatolia, in Turkey. The name has a correlation with the Etruscan and Oscan “pompe > pomties” which means “five,” from the Greek “penta (πεντα),” indicating the fifth born. Pontius Pilate was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, from 26–36 AD. He is best known as the judge at the trial of Jesus and the man who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus. As prefect, he served under Emperor Tiberius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Therápōn (Θεράπων),” meaning “servant.” Therapont was a Russian Orthodox monk credited with the foundation of the Ferapontov Monastery in Northern Russia, currently close to Kirillov in Vologda Oblast, and the Luzhetsky Monastery in Mozhaysk close to Moscow.
This name derives from the Sanskrit word “pūjā (पूजा)”, meaning “reverence, honor, homage, adoration, and worship”. Pūjā is a prayer ritual performed by Hindus to host, honour and worship one or more deities, or to spiritually celebrate an event. Sometimes spelled phonetically as “pooja” or “poojah”, it may honor or celebrate the presence of special guest(s), or their memories after they pass away. Puja is also a town and Village Development Committee in Pyuthan, a Middle Hills district of Rapti Zone, western Nepal.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “peírō (πείρω) póros (πόρος),” meaning “pierce, run through, passageway, way, opening.” Porus is a character from Greek and Roman mythology. In some Alcmene fragments, Porus is one of the two ordering principles that emerged from the coming to light of Thetis, from the formless mass, and represents “the way” understood as the road that leads to it, together with Tekmor, which means the limit. Their action distributes the formless matter between day and night.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “peírō (πείρω) póros (πόρος),” meaning “pierce, run through, passageway, way, opening.” Porus is a character from Greek and Roman mythology. In some Alcmene fragments, Porus is one of the two ordering principles that emerged from the coming to light of Thetis, from the formless mass, and represents “the way” understood as the road that leads to it, together with Tekmor, which means the limit. Their action distributes the formless matter between day and night.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “peírō (πείρω) póros (πόρος),” meaning “pierce, run through, passageway, way, opening.” Porus is a character from Greek and Roman mythology. In some Alcmene fragments, Porus is one of the two ordering principles that emerged from the coming to light of Thetis, from the formless mass, and represents “the way” understood as the road that leads to it, together with Tekmor, which means the limit. Their action distributes the formless matter between day and night.
Saint Patapios is the patron saint of dropsy. Saint Patapios’ memory is celebrated on December 8 (main celebration) and Tuesday 2 days after the Sunday of Easter (in memory of the day that his relic was discovered). His relic is kept at the female monastery of Saint Patapios at Loutraki, a spa town near Athens, Greece. The Monastery of St. Patapios (also Agios Patapios) is a monastery for women located 14km (22ft) from Loutraki, Greece, at an elevation of some 700m (1120ft) on the Geraneai mountains. The monastery is within the jurisdiction of the Metropolis of Korinthos of the Church of Greece. The feast day is celebrated on December 8.
This name derives from the Latin “pŏtĭo > pŏtītĭus,” meaning “put in authority to, of Potitía, concerning the Roman family Potitía.” Potitía was a family of ancient Rome who practiced the cult of Hercules. Potito was a pagan who converted to Christianity and was so martyred by Antoninus Pius. It is revered as a saint by the Catholic Church. The feast day is traditionally celebrated on January 14.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Proto-Slavic root element “*dorg (Доргъ) drag / drȃg (драг / дра̑г),” meaning “dear, precious, much beloved.” The element “drag-” represents a short form of several Slavic names beginning with the element “drag,” such as Dragoslav, Dragomir, Dragoslava, and Dragomira.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “príamai (πρίαμαι) Príamos (Πρίαμος),” meaning “the redeemed.” Priam was the king of Troy during the Trojan War and the youngest son of Laomedon. Modern scholars derive his name from the Luwian compound Priya-muwa-, which means “exceptionally courageous.” Priam had many wives; his first was Arisbe, who had given birth to his son Aesacus, who met his death before the Trojan War. The old name of Priam was Podarce, “the fast footer.”
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Príāpos (Πρῐìᾱπος),” of unknown meaning. In Greek mythology, Priapus was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens, and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his oversized, permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism.
This name derives from the Latin “prīmus,” meaning “first (firstborn), the main, the most remarkable, the most prominent, recently, newborn. Saints Primus and Felician (Felicianus) (Italian: Primo e Feliciano) were brothers who suffered martyrdom about the year 297 during the Diocletian persecution. Their feast is kept on June 9. In the past, they were also included in the Roman Catholic calendar of saints to be celebrated wherever the Roman Rite is used, but because of the limited worldwide interest in them, it was decided in 1969 to leave to individual dioceses the decision whether to include them in their local calendars.
This name derives from the Latin “probus,” meaning “good, serviceable, excellent, superior, able.” Probus (232–282) was the Roman emperor from 276 to 282. Probus was an active and successful general, as well as a conscientious administrator. In his reign of six years, he secured prosperity for the inner provinces while withstanding repeated invasions of barbarian tribes on almost every frontier sector.
This name derives from the Latin “probus,” meaning “good, serviceable, excellent, superior, able.” Probus (232–282) was the Roman emperor from 276 to 282. Probus was an active and successful general, as well as a conscientious administrator. In his reign of six years, he secured prosperity for the inner provinces while withstanding repeated invasions of barbarian tribes on almost every frontier sector.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prokopḗ (προκοπή) Prokópios (Προκόπιος),” meaning “progress, advance, improvement.” 1) Procopius of Ustyug was a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, formerly a merchant from Lübeck. He was born in Germany, a Roman Catholic merchant who converted to Eastern Orthodox Christianity during his travels. 2) Procopius († 366) was a Roman usurper against Valens and a member of the Constantinian dynasty. According to Ammianus Marcellinus, Procopius was a native and spent his youth in Cilicia, probably in Corycus. 3) Flavius Procopius Anthemius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, son of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
This name derives from the Latin “prŏcul,” meaning “far, far from, born when his father was away, born away from his father.” 1) Proculus († ~281) was a Roman usurper, one of the “minor pretenders,” according to Historia Augusta; he took the purple against Emperor Probus in 280. Probably Proculus had a family connection with the Franks, to whom he turned in vain when his bid for imperial power was failing. 2) Saint Proculus was a bishop of Verona who survived the persecutions of Diocletian. He died of natural causes at Verona. 3) Saint Proculus, the Soldier is an Italian saint. He is said to have been a Roman officer who was martyred at Bologna under Diocletian.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prokopḗ (προκοπή) Prokópios (Προκόπιος),” meaning “progress, advance, improvement.” 1) Procopius of Ustyug was a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, formerly a merchant from Lübeck. He was born in Germany, a Roman Catholic merchant who converted to Eastern Orthodox Christianity during his travels. 2) Procopius († 366) was a Roman usurper against Valens and a member of the Constantinian dynasty. According to Ammianus Marcellinus, Procopius was a native and spent his youth in Cilicia, probably in Corycus. 3) Flavius Procopius Anthemius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, son of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
This name is of Slavic origin, composed of two elements: the Serbo-Croatian “pr̀vī (пр̀вӣ) pȓvī (пр̑вӣ)” (first) plus the Old Slavic “sláva (сла́ва)” (glory, fame, renown, honor, repute, reputation). In turn, the name means “one who is first in honor.”
This name derives from the Mongolian (Qalq-a ayalγu) “Bold”, from the Persian (Tājīk) “pwlạd,” meaning “steel”. Bolad († 1313) was a Mongol minister of the Yuan Dynasty and later served in the Ilkhanate as the representative of the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire and cultural adviser to the Ilkhans.
This name derives from the Mongolian (Qalq-a ayalγu) “Bold”, from the Persian (Tājīk) “pwlạd,” meaning “steel”. Bolad († 1313) was a Mongol minister of the Yuan Dynasty and later served in the Ilkhanate as the representative of the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire and cultural adviser to the Ilkhans.
The Gens Pupia was a Sabine or Etruscan family elevated to the rank of gens publica (plebs) in the fifth century BC. The name Pupius and Pupienus derive from the Latin "pūpus > Pūpius," which means "boy, child, puppet and the first declination of the pupil of the eye that later became (pūpula and pūpilla). 1) Pupienus (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus Augustus; ~165/170–238), also known as Pupienus Maximus, was Roman Emperor with Balbinus for three months in 238, during the Year of the Six Emperors. 2) Marcus Pupius Piso Frugi Calpurnianus belonged initially been to the gens Calpurnia but was adopted by Marcus Pupius when the latter was an older man. He retained, however, his family-name Piso.
The name is of ethnic origin, meaning “native of Pusiano,” Lombard village. Pusiano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como, in the Italian region Lombardy. This name derives from the Latin “pusillus,” a diminutive form of “pūsus” (little boy, very little, very small, petty, insignificant) plus the suffix “-illus.” Pusai († 341) was a Christian priest and companion in martyrdom with Simeon Barsabae and others. They are collectively commemorated in feasts on April 17 in the Greek Orthodox Church, April 21 in the Roman Catholic Church, April 30 in the Melchite Church, and the Friday after Easter in the Syriac Orthodox Church and the Assyrian Church of the East.
The name is of ethnic origin, meaning “native of Pusiano,” Lombard village. Pusiano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como, in the Italian region Lombardy. This name derives from the Latin “pusillus,” a diminutive form of “pūsus” (little boy, very little, very small, petty, insignificant) plus the suffix “-illus.” Pusai († 341) was a Christian priest and companion in martyrdom with Simeon Barsabae and others. They are collectively commemorated in feasts on April 17 in the Greek Orthodox Church, April 21 in the Roman Catholic Church, April 30 in the Melchite Church, and the Friday after Easter in the Syriac Orthodox Church and the Assyrian Church of the East.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Póntos (Πόντος),” meaning “the sea, marine.” In Greek mythology, Pontos was an ancient, pre-Olympian god of the sea, one of the Greek primordial deities. According to the Greek poet Hesiod, Pontus was Gaia’s son and was born without coupling. Pontus is a historical Greek designation for a region on the Black Sea’s southern coast, located in modern-day northeastern Anatolia, in Turkey. The name has a correlation with the Etruscan and Oscan “pompe > pomties” which means “five,” from the Greek “penta (πεντα),” indicating the fifth born. Pontius Pilate was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, from 26–36 AD. He is best known as the judge at the trial of Jesus and the man who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus. As prefect, he served under Emperor Tiberius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pûr (πῦρ) Pū́ramos (Πῡ́ρᾰμος),” meaning “fire, blaze.” In Greek mythology, Pyramus and Thisbē are a pair of ill-fated lovers whose story forms part of Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Many authors have since retold the story. In the Ovidian version, Pyramus and Thisbe is the story of two lovers in the city of Babylon who occupy connected houses/walls, forbidden by their parents to be wed, because of their parents’ rivalry.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pûr (πῦρ) (Greek; pyr ‘πυρ’ / Old English; fȳr / English; fire),” meaning “fire, blaze.” In Greek mythology, Pyrrhus is the nickname given to the hero Neoptolemus, while Pyrrha was the wife of Deucalion, who, with her husband, helped to repopulate the earth after the Flood. Pyrrhus was a Greek general and statesman of the Hellenistic period. He was king of the Greek tribe of Molossians, of the royal Aeacid house (from ~297 BC), and later he became king of Epirus (~306–302, 297–272 BC).
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Panagía (Παναγία),” composed of two elements: “pân (πᾶν)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “hágios (ἅγιος)” (devoted to the gods, sacred, holy, pious, pure). In turn, the name means “always devoted, entirely sacred.” Panagia which is one of the titles of Mary, the mother of Jesus in Orthodox Christianity. The element pân (πᾶν) is also found in Pankrátios, Pandora, Pámphilos, and Pamela. In Greece, the feast day is celebrated on August 15, the feast of the Virgin Mary’s Assumption.
This name derives from the Proto-Finnic “*päivä,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Uralic “*päjwä” meaning “a day (the period between sunrise and sunset) or a day (from midnight to midnight).”
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Latin “Paschalis or Pashalis” which means “passage, relating to Easter,” from the Latin “pascha -ālis,” from the Ancient Greek “páskha (πάσχα),” from the Aramaic “pasḥā,” which in turn derives from the Hebrew “pésakh,” which means “to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day.” Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. 1) Mysterii Paschalis is the incipit of an apostolic letter issued “motu proprio” by Pope Paul VI on 14 February 1969. It reorganized the liturgical year of the Roman Rite and revised the liturgical celebrations of Jesus Christ and the saints in the General Roman Calendar. 2) Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; †824) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824. His mother was the renowned religious, the Lady Theodora.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) From the Ancient Greek “Pilós (πηλός),” meaning “clay.” 2) From the Ancient Greek “pílos (πίλος),” meaning “hat, cap.” 3) From the Ancient Greek “pelós (πελός),” meaning “dark-colored, ashen.” In Greek mythology, Peleus was a hero whose myth was already known to Homer’s hearers in the late 8th-century BC. Peleus was the son of Aeacus, king of the island of Aegina, and Endeïs, the oread of Mount Pelion in Thessaly. He married the sea-nymph Thetis with whom he fathered Achilles.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pēneiós (Πηνειός),” which in turn derives from “pḗnē (πήνη)” meaning “plot, weft, spool, tale, a story.” Peneus, the river god of Greek mythology, gave rise to the river’s name of the same name in Thessaly. Son of Ocean and Thetis. With the nymph Creusa, he had a male son, Ipseo, king of the Lapites, and three females, Themisto, Daphne, and Stilbe. He is also said to be the father of the nymph Tricca and Ifi.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “spurídion (σπυρίδιον) Spyrídon (Σπυρίδων),” but of unclear etymology. The most likely hypothesis is a derivation of the word “spurís (σπυρῐ́ς)” (Latin: sporta / sportula), which means “hamper, small basket, especially one used to distribute gifts to clients.” Saint Spyridon, bishop of Trimythous, also sometimes written Saint Spiridon (~270–348), is a saint honored in both the eastern and western Christian traditions. Spyridon is the patron saint of potters (from the purported miracle of the potsherd) and the island of Corfu where he is called: “Αγιος Σπυρίδων ο πολιούχος,” (Saint Spyridon, the Keeper of the City) for the miracle of expelling the plague (πανώλη) from the island.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Late Latin “urbānus,” meaning “citizen, a resident of the city, city-dweller.” The name was used for eight popes, a figure with this name is also mentioned in the letter of St. Paul to the Romans. Urban II was Pope from 12 March 1088 until his death on 29 July 1099. He is best known for initiating the First Crusade (1096–1099) and setting up the modern-day Roman Curia in the manner of a royal court to help run the Church.
This name is a variant form of Basilius and the pet form of Paul. It is of Mycenaean Greek, Greek, and Latin origin and comes from the following roots: (BASILEÚS) and (PAULUS).
This name is a variant form of Basilius and the pet form of Paul. It is of Mycenaean Greek, Greek, and Latin origin and comes from the following roots: (BASILEÚS) and (PAULUS).
The origin of this name is still quite uncertain today. The theories include: 1) Probably from the Latin “pāx,” which means “peace.” Saint Pacian (~310–391 AD) was a bishop of Barcelona during the 4th-century. The feast day is traditionally celebrated on March 9. Paciano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 30 km southwest of Perugia.
This name derives from the Latin “pāx,” meaning “peace, calm, tranquility.” It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Paz, meaning “Our Lady of Peace.” Our Lady of Peace, Mother of Peace, Queen of Peace, or Our Lady Queen of Peace is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Roman Catholic Church. She is represented in art, holding a dove and an olive branch, symbols of peace. Her official memorial feast is celebrated on January 24 each year in Hawaii and some churches in the United States. Elsewhere, the memorial feast is celebrated on July 9.
The origin of this name is still quite uncertain today. The theories include: 1) Probably from the Latin “pāx,” which means “peace.” Saint Pacian (~310–391 AD) was a bishop of Barcelona during the 4th-century. The feast day is traditionally celebrated on March 9. Paciano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 30 km southwest of Perugia.
This name derives from the Ancient Egyptian “àxōm” (Greek: pakhóm > Pachómios ‘Παχώμιος’),” meaning “eagle.” Saint Pachomius was the founder of Christian cenobitic monasticism. In the Coptic churches, his feast day is celebrated on May 9. In the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, his feast day is celebrated on May 15. He was born in 292 in Thebes (Luxor, Egypt) to pagan parents.
This name derives from the Ancient Egyptian “àxōm” (Greek: pakhóm > Pachómios ‘Παχώμιος’),” meaning “eagle.” Saint Pachomius was the founder of Christian cenobitic monasticism. In the Coptic churches, his feast day is celebrated on May 9. In the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, his feast day is celebrated on May 15. He was born in 292 in Thebes (Luxor, Egypt) to pagan parents.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “pāgānus,” meaning “farmer, rural, pagan,” from “pāgus,” meaning “the village, the villagers.” Pagano della Torre († 1365) was Patriarch of Aquileia from 1319 until 1332. The son of Florimondo della Torre was a member of a family which had moved to Friuli after the Visconti had ousted them from Milan. Pagano was bishop of Padua in 1302–1319 and succeeded his uncle Cassono as the secular patriarch of Aquileia at the latter’s death, after having been a candidate to the same position in 1302.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paíōn (Παίων) Paiónios (Παιώνιος)” meaning “healthy, life and prosperity.” 1) In Greek mythology, Paean was the physician of the gods. The name Paean is believed to be first attested in Mycenaean Greek as an alternative name of Apollo. A god of healing named “Παιήων” is mentioned twice in the Iliad. In book 5, the Olympian god of war, Ares is wounded by mortal hero Diomedes, assisted by Athena. 2) The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. 3) Paeonius of Mende, Chalkidiki, was a Greek sculptor of the late 5th century BC.
This name apparently means “elevated, high, lofty,” from the Coptic “Pishoy.” Saint Paisius Velichkovsky (1722–1794) was an Eastern Orthodox monk and theologian who helped spread the spiritual elder’s concept to the Slavic world.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) from an untrusted Coptic source meaning “elevated, high.” Saint Pishoy (320–417 AD), known in the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria as the Star of the Desert and the Beloved of our Good Savior, is an Egyptian desert father. He is said to have seen Jesus and that his body is preserved to the present day in incorruptibility at the Monastery of Saint Pishoy at the Nitrian Desert, Egypt. He is venerated by the Oriental Orthodox Churches and the Eastern Orthodox Churches and is known in the latter under the Greek version of his name, Paisios.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paíōn (Παίων) Paiónios (Παιώνιος)” meaning “healthy, life and prosperity.” 1) In Greek mythology, Paean was the physician of the gods. The name Paean is believed to be first attested in Mycenaean Greek as an alternative name of Apollo. A god of healing named “Παιήων” is mentioned twice in the Iliad. In book 5, the Olympian god of war, Ares is wounded by mortal hero Diomedes, assisted by Athena. 2) The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. 3) Paeonius of Mende, Chalkidiki, was a Greek sculptor of the late 5th century BC.
This name derives from the Albanian “pajtoj / pajtohem,” meaning “reconciliation, compliance.”
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Ancient Egyptian “àxōm” (Greek: pakhóm > Pachómios ‘Παχώμιος’),” meaning “eagle.” Saint Pachomius was the founder of Christian cenobitic monasticism. In the Coptic churches, his feast day is celebrated on May 9. In the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, his feast day is celebrated on May 15. He was born in 292 in Thebes (Luxor, Egypt) to pagan parents.
The origin of this name is still quite uncertain today. The theories include: 1) Probably from the Latin “pāx,” which means “peace.” Saint Pacian (~310–391 AD) was a bishop of Barcelona during the 4th-century. The feast day is traditionally celebrated on March 9. Paciano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 30 km southwest of Perugia.
This name derives from the Latin “flāvus > flāvĭus,” meaning “golden, yellow-haired, (ancient meaning: gold coin).” The Latin Flāvĭānus represents Flavius’s patronymic form, meaning “belonging to Flavius, son of Flavius.” After the end of the famous Flavian dynasty of emperors, Flavius / Flavia became a praenomen, common especially among royalty: the adoption of this praenomen by Constantine I set a precedent for some imperial dynasties, such as the Justinian dynasty and in the official names of high-ranking officials (Aëtius, Belisarius). Flavia Domitilla was the daughter of Domitilla the Younger by an unknown father, perhaps Quintus Petillius Cerialis. She married her cousin, the consul Titus Flavius Clemens.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek "Apóllōn (Ᾰ̓πόλλων) Apollinaír (Απολλιναίρ) Apollinários (Ἀπολλινάριος)." Apollinaris is an Ancient Greek and Roman masculine personal name, and a Latin adjective, derived from the name of the god Apóllōn (Απολλων). Apóllōn is one of the most important and complex of the Olympian deities in ancient Greek and Roman religion and mythology. 1) St. Apollinaria was a daughter of Anthemias, a former proconsul of the Byzantine Empire, during the reign of Theodosius the Younger (408–450). Disdaining marriage, she requested her parents' permission to make a pilgrimage to the East's holy places. 2) St. Apollinaris was Bishop, martyr, and possible disciple of St. Peter. Apollinaris was born in Antioch, Turkey, and became the first bishop of Ravenna, in Italy. 3) Guillaume Apollinaire (1880–1918) was a French poet, playwright, short story writer, novelist, and art critic born in Rome, Italy, to a Polish mother.
This name derives from the Sanskrit “Pallava (पल्लव)”, meaning “newborn leaf, budding leaf, shoot”. The word is commonly associated with masculine usage. It is used (not very commonly) as names in the Indian subcontinent. Pallavi, which is used more commonly as a Feminine name, is derived from Sanskrit word Pallav. The origin of “Pallav” traces back to Vedic texts. In the available works of Indian history, the first known usage of this name comes from the Pallava Dynasty of South India. Pallav is the Sanskrit version of Tamil word tondai. The Pallava dynasty existed between the 3rd and 9th centuries CE, ruling a portion of what is today southern India. They gained prominence after the eclipse of the Satavahana dynasty, whom the Pallavas served as feudatories. A number of legends are associated with their origin.
This name derives from the Sanskrit “Pallava (पल्लव)”, meaning “newborn leaf, budding leaf, shoot”. The word is commonly associated with masculine usage. It is used (not very commonly) as names in the Indian subcontinent. Pallavi, which is used more commonly as a Feminine name, is derived from Sanskrit word Pallav. The origin of “Pallav” traces back to Vedic texts. In the available works of Indian history, the first known usage of this name comes from the Pallava Dynasty of South India. Pallav is the Sanskrit version of Tamil word tondai. The Pallava dynasty existed between the 3rd and 9th centuries CE, ruling a portion of what is today southern India. They gained prominence after the eclipse of the Satavahana dynasty, whom the Pallavas served as feudatories. A number of legends are associated with their origin.
This name derives from Latin “palma > palmārius,” meaning “bearer of palm, pilgrim (in the Holy Land), originally “palm of the hand” the tree so-called due to the shape of its leaves, like fingers of a hand. The feast day is usually celebrated on Palm Sunday (Palm Sunday is a moveable Christian feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in all four canonical Gospels.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Panteleḯmon (Παντελεήμων)” (Greek: Panteleímonas’ Παντελεήμονας’), composed of two elements: “pâs (πᾶς) pánta (πάντᾰ)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “éleos (ἔλεος) eleéō (ἐλεέω) eleḗmōn (ἐλεήμων)” (have pity on, show mercy to, compassion). In turn, the name means “compassionate, most merciful.” Historically, the use of the name Pantaleon is linked to the cult of St. Pantaleon, whose reverence also extends outside of Italy: in Greece, for example, the saint is known as “Panteleimon” (Παντελεήμων). The feast day, associated with Eastern Orthodox saints, is traditionally celebrated on July 27. St. Panteleimon Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery built on the southwest side of the peninsula of Mount Athos in Macedonia, Northern Greece. It is often referred to as “Russian” and does have historical and liturgical ties to the Russian Orthodox Church; nevertheless, like all the other monastic settlements on Mount Athos, the monastery is under the direct ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, and all its monks are citizens of Greece, usually naturalized.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Athanásios (Αθανάσιος) āthanasíā (ᾱ̓θᾰνᾰσῐ́ᾱ),” composed of two elements: “a- (α-)” (absence of, privative prefix) plus “thánatos (θάνατος) thnḗiskō (θνῄσκω)” (to die, death, corpse). In turn, the name means “immortal, resurrection.” The name Thanassis or Athanasios, in its full form, is known since the antiquity, although it was not that much in use by ancient Greeks. For the Greek Orthodox Church, the name is associated with Athanasios of Alexandreia, also known as Saint Athanasius or Athanasios the Great. He was episcope and Patriarch of Alexandria in Egypt, and he is considered one of the four Fathers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Athanasios was mostly known due to his strong opposition against Arians during the Byzantine Era.
This name derives from the Medieval Latin “Francus / Franciscus,” meaning “Franco, belonging to the people of the Franks.” In turn, the name derives from the Germanic “*frankô / *franka,” meaning “javelin, spear.” Ultimately the name is a derivative of the Proto-Germanic “*sahsą,” meaning “knife, dagger.” The Franks, in the Middle Ages, were the only ones who enjoyed the rights of free citizens; the term “frank” means “free man, sincere or true.” The term can be associated with the baptismal name since the ninth century. Originally it refers to a Germanic people who derived their tribal name from a type of ax they used in the past. The Francisca (or Francesca) is a throwing ax used as a weapon during the early Middle Ages by the Franks, among whom it was a typical national weapon at the time of the Merovingians from 500 to 750 known to have been used during the reign of Charlemagne (768-814). Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher. He founded the men’s Franciscan Order, the women’s Order of St. Clare, and the Third Order of Saint Francis, for men and women not able to live the lives of itinerant preachers, followed by the early members of the Order of Friars Minor or the monastic lives of the Poor Clares.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pámphilos (Πάμφιλος),” composed of two elements: “pân (πᾶν)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “phílos (φίλος)” (beloved, dear, loving, friendly). In turn, the name means “friend of all, kind to everyone, loved by all, loved by all.” Saint Pamphilus of Sulmona, (Italian: Panfilo di Sulmona) “early 8th century”, was bishop of Sulmona and a saint.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Panteleḯmon (Παντελεήμων)” (Greek: Panteleímonas’ Παντελεήμονας’), composed of two elements: “pâs (πᾶς) pánta (πάντᾰ)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “éleos (ἔλεος) eleéō (ἐλεέω) eleḗmōn (ἐλεήμων)” (have pity on, show mercy to, compassion). In turn, the name means “compassionate, most merciful.” Historically, the use of the name Pantaleon is linked to the cult of St. Pantaleon, whose reverence also extends outside of Italy: in Greece, for example, the saint is known as “Panteleimon” (Παντελεήμων). The feast day, associated with Eastern Orthodox saints, is traditionally celebrated on July 27. St. Panteleimon Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery built on the southwest side of the peninsula of Mount Athos in Macedonia, Northern Greece. It is often referred to as “Russian” and does have historical and liturgical ties to the Russian Orthodox Church; nevertheless, like all the other monastic settlements on Mount Athos, the monastery is under the direct ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, and all its monks are citizens of Greece, usually naturalized.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pápia (πάπια),” meaning “duck (aquatic bird of the family Anatidae).” Papias was a Greek Apostolic Father, Bishop of Hierapolis (modern Pamukkale, Turkey), and author who lived ~60–130 AD.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pápia (πάπια),” meaning “duck (aquatic bird of the family Anatidae).” Papias was a Greek Apostolic Father, Bishop of Hierapolis (modern Pamukkale, Turkey), and author who lived ~60–130 AD.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pápia (πάπια),” meaning “duck (aquatic bird of the family Anatidae).” Papias was a Greek Apostolic Father, Bishop of Hierapolis (modern Pamukkale, Turkey), and author who lived ~60–130 AD.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pápia (πάπια),” meaning “duck (aquatic bird of the family Anatidae).” Papias was a Greek Apostolic Father, Bishop of Hierapolis (modern Pamukkale, Turkey), and author who lived ~60–130 AD.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Parthénos (Παρθένος),” meaning “a young, unmarried woman, maiden, virgin, pupil; and Virgo (constellation), Virgo (Zodiac sign).” Saint Parthenios, Bishop of Lampsakos, was a native of the city of Melitoupolis (in northwestern Asia Minor), where his father Christopher served as a deacon. The youth did not receive adequate schooling, but he learned the Holy Scriptures by attending church services. He had a kind heart and distributed to the poor the money he earned working as a fisherman. There are several characters in Greek mythology called “Parthenia (maiden, virgin),” including: 1) Daughter of Staphylus and Chrysothemis, sister of Rhoeo, and Molpadia (Hemithea). 2) Daughter of Apollo and Chrysothemis. 3) An epithet of the virgin goddess Athena.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “porphýra (Πορφύρα) Porphýrios (Πορφύριος),” meaning “purple.” 1) In Greek mythology, Porphyrion was a giant, one of the sons of Uranus and Gaia. After the Olympian gods imprisoned the Titans in Tartarus, Porphyrion was one of twenty-four anguiped giants who made war on Olympus. During the Giant’s revolt on Olympus, Porphyrion attempted to strangle Hera. An arrow from the bow of Eros inspired Porphyrion with lust for Hera, and he tore her robes and would have forced her, but an enraged Zeus shot him with a thunderbolt. 2) Porphyry of Tyre was a Neoplatonic philosopher who was born in Tyre. He edited and published the Enneads, the only collection of the work of his teacher Plotinus.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Páris (Πᾰ́ρῐς),” meaning “wrestler, combative.” Paris, the son of Priam, king of Troy, appears in many Greek legends. Probably the best-known was his elopement with Helen, queen of Sparta, this being one of the immediate causes of the Trojan War. Homer’s Iliad casts Paris as unskilled and cowardly. His brother Hector scolds and belittles him, though Paris readily admits his shortcomings in battle. His preference for bow and arrow emphasizes this since he does not follow the code of honor shared by the other heroes.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Páris (Πᾰ́ρῐς),” meaning “wrestler, combative.” Paris, the son of Priam, king of Troy, appears in many Greek legends. Probably the best-known was his elopement with Helen, queen of Sparta, this being one of the immediate causes of the Trojan War. Homer’s Iliad casts Paris as unskilled and cowardly. His brother Hector scolds and belittles him, though Paris readily admits his shortcomings in battle. His preference for bow and arrow emphasizes this since he does not follow the code of honor shared by the other heroes.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Páris (Πᾰ́ρῐς),” meaning “wrestler, combative.” Paris, the son of Priam, king of Troy, appears in many Greek legends. Probably the best-known was his elopement with Helen, queen of Sparta, this being one of the immediate causes of the Trojan War. Homer’s Iliad casts Paris as unskilled and cowardly. His brother Hector scolds and belittles him, though Paris readily admits his shortcomings in battle. His preference for bow and arrow emphasizes this since he does not follow the code of honor shared by the other heroes.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Parménō (παραμένω),” composed of two elements: “pará (παρά)” (beside by) plus “ménō (μένω)” (to stay, to remain). In turn, the name means “to stay beside, to stand one’s ground.” Parmenas was one of the Seven Deacons. He is believed to have preached the gospel in Asia Minor. Parmenas suffered martyrdom in 98, under the persecution of Trajan. Christian tradition identifies him as the Bishop of Soli. Some take this to be Soli, Cyprus, while others interpret it as Soli, Cilicia.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Páris (Πᾰ́ρῐς),” meaning “wrestler, combative.” Paris, the son of Priam, king of Troy, appears in many Greek legends. Probably the best-known was his elopement with Helen, queen of Sparta, this being one of the immediate causes of the Trojan War. Homer’s Iliad casts Paris as unskilled and cowardly. His brother Hector scolds and belittles him, though Paris readily admits his shortcomings in battle. His preference for bow and arrow emphasizes this since he does not follow the code of honor shared by the other heroes.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Parthénos (Παρθένος),” meaning “a young, unmarried woman, maiden, virgin, pupil; and Virgo (constellation), Virgo (Zodiac sign).” Saint Parthenios, Bishop of Lampsakos, was a native of the city of Melitoupolis (in northwestern Asia Minor), where his father Christopher served as a deacon. The youth did not receive adequate schooling, but he learned the Holy Scriptures by attending church services. He had a kind heart and distributed to the poor the money he earned working as a fisherman. There are several characters in Greek mythology called “Parthenia (maiden, virgin),” including: 1) Daughter of Staphylus and Chrysothemis, sister of Rhoeo, and Molpadia (Hemithea). 2) Daughter of Apollo and Chrysothemis. 3) An epithet of the virgin goddess Athena.
This name derives from the Latin “Paschalis or Pashalis” which means “passage, relating to Easter,” from the Latin “pascha -ālis,” from the Ancient Greek “páskha (πάσχα),” from the Aramaic “pasḥā,” which in turn derives from the Hebrew “pésakh,” which means “to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day.” Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. 1) Mysterii Paschalis is the incipit of an apostolic letter issued “motu proprio” by Pope Paul VI on 14 February 1969. It reorganized the liturgical year of the Roman Rite and revised the liturgical celebrations of Jesus Christ and the saints in the General Roman Calendar. 2) Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; †824) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824. His mother was the renowned religious, the Lady Theodora.
This name derives from the Latin “Paschalis or Pashalis” which means “passage, relating to Easter,” from the Latin “pascha -ālis,” from the Ancient Greek “páskha (πάσχα),” from the Aramaic “pasḥā,” which in turn derives from the Hebrew “pésakh,” which means “to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day.” Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. 1) Mysterii Paschalis is the incipit of an apostolic letter issued “motu proprio” by Pope Paul VI on 14 February 1969. It reorganized the liturgical year of the Roman Rite and revised the liturgical celebrations of Jesus Christ and the saints in the General Roman Calendar. 2) Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; †824) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824. His mother was the renowned religious, the Lady Theodora.
This name derives from the Latin “Paschalis or Pashalis” which means “passage, relating to Easter,” from the Latin “pascha -ālis,” from the Ancient Greek “páskha (πάσχα),” from the Aramaic “pasḥā,” which in turn derives from the Hebrew “pésakh,” which means “to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day.” Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. 1) Mysterii Paschalis is the incipit of an apostolic letter issued “motu proprio” by Pope Paul VI on 14 February 1969. It reorganized the liturgical year of the Roman Rite and revised the liturgical celebrations of Jesus Christ and the saints in the General Roman Calendar. 2) Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; †824) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824. His mother was the renowned religious, the Lady Theodora.
This name derives from the Latin “Paschalis or Pashalis” which means “passage, relating to Easter,” from the Latin “pascha -ālis,” from the Ancient Greek “páskha (πάσχα),” from the Aramaic “pasḥā,” which in turn derives from the Hebrew “pésakh,” which means “to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day.” Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. 1) Mysterii Paschalis is the incipit of an apostolic letter issued “motu proprio” by Pope Paul VI on 14 February 1969. It reorganized the liturgical year of the Roman Rite and revised the liturgical celebrations of Jesus Christ and the saints in the General Roman Calendar. 2) Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; †824) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824. His mother was the renowned religious, the Lady Theodora.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “pāx,” meaning “peace, calm, tranquility.” It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Paz, meaning “Our Lady of Peace.” Our Lady of Peace, Mother of Peace, Queen of Peace, or Our Lady Queen of Peace is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Roman Catholic Church. She is represented in art, holding a dove and an olive branch, symbols of peace. Her official memorial feast is celebrated on January 24 each year in Hawaii and some churches in the United States. Elsewhere, the memorial feast is celebrated on July 9.
This name derives from the Latin “Paschalis or Pashalis” which means “passage, relating to Easter,” from the Latin “pascha -ālis,” from the Ancient Greek “páskha (πάσχα),” from the Aramaic “pasḥā,” which in turn derives from the Hebrew “pésakh,” which means “to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day.” Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. 1) Mysterii Paschalis is the incipit of an apostolic letter issued “motu proprio” by Pope Paul VI on 14 February 1969. It reorganized the liturgical year of the Roman Rite and revised the liturgical celebrations of Jesus Christ and the saints in the General Roman Calendar. 2) Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; †824) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824. His mother was the renowned religious, the Lady Theodora.
This name derives from the Latin “pāstor,” meaning “a person who tends sheep; shepherd, a Christian who takes care of other Christians’ spiritual needs.” In turn, the name derives from “pāscō,” meaning “to feed, maintain, pasture, graze.” A pastor is an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. A pastor also gives advice and counsel to people from the community or congregation. Saints Justus and Pastor (Latin: Iustus et Pastor; died ~304) are venerated as Christian martyrs. According to their Acts, they were two schoolboys (Justus was 13 years old, Pastor less than 9) who were killed for their faith during the persecution of Christians by the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Late Latin “urbānus,” meaning “citizen, a resident of the city, city-dweller.” The name was used for eight popes, a figure with this name is also mentioned in the letter of St. Paul to the Romans. Urban II was Pope from 12 March 1088 until his death on 29 July 1099. He is best known for initiating the First Crusade (1096–1099) and setting up the modern-day Roman Curia in the manner of a royal court to help run the Church.
This name derives from the Greek (Latinized) “Pausides,” meaning “quiet, peaceful,” which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek “paúō (παύω),” meaning “cease, stop, end, terminate.” In the Roman religion, Pauso is the Roman god of rest, according to Arnobius. He seems to have been the adversary of Bellona by bringing a pause to the commotion of war. In turn, the name means “one who takes a break, which stops what he is doing.”
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name apparently means “elevated, high, lofty,” from the Coptic “Pishoy.” Saint Paisius Velichkovsky (1722–1794) was an Eastern Orthodox monk and theologian who helped spread the spiritual elder’s concept to the Slavic world.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pḗgasos (Πήγασος),” composed of two elements: “pēgḗ (πηγή)” (spring, fountain, fountain fed by a spring), primarily used to denote springs of Ocean, where Perseus killed Medusa, from whose blood Pegasus sprang, plus “asos (-ασος) suffix.” Pegasus is one of the best known mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine horse, or pterippus, usually depicted as white in color. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pḗgasos (Πήγασος),” composed of two elements: “pēgḗ (πηγή)” (spring, fountain, fountain fed by a spring), primarily used to denote springs of Ocean, where Perseus killed Medusa, from whose blood Pegasus sprang, plus “asos (-ασος) suffix.” Pegasus is one of the best known mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine horse, or pterippus, usually depicted as white in color. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pḗgasos (Πήγασος),” composed of two elements: “pēgḗ (πηγή)” (spring, fountain, fountain fed by a spring), primarily used to denote springs of Ocean, where Perseus killed Medusa, from whose blood Pegasus sprang, plus “asos (-ασος) suffix.” Pegasus is one of the best known mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine horse, or pterippus, usually depicted as white in color. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pelagos (πελαγος) Pelágios (Πελάγιος),” meaning “of the sea, marine.” The same meaning of the Gaelic name “Morgan,” which was, in fact, used in the Middle Ages to translate Pelagius in the Book of Common Prayer. The name, both male and female, is carried by several saints. The name day is celebrated on various dates in the world.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pelagos (πελαγος) Pelágios (Πελάγιος),” meaning “of the sea, marine.” The same meaning of the Gaelic name “Morgan,” which was, in fact, used in the Middle Ages to translate Pelagius in the Book of Common Prayer. The name, both male and female, is carried by several saints. The name day is celebrated on various dates in the world.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pelagos (πελαγος) Pelágios (Πελάγιος),” meaning “of the sea, marine.” The same meaning of the Gaelic name “Morgan,” which was, in fact, used in the Middle Ages to translate Pelagius in the Book of Common Prayer. The name, both male and female, is carried by several saints. The name day is celebrated on various dates in the world.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) From the Ancient Greek “Pilós (πηλός),” meaning “clay.” 2) From the Ancient Greek “pílos (πίλος),” meaning “hat, cap.” 3) From the Ancient Greek “pelós (πελός),” meaning “dark-colored, ashen.” In Greek mythology, Peleus was a hero whose myth was already known to Homer’s hearers in the late 8th-century BC. Peleus was the son of Aeacus, king of the island of Aegina, and Endeïs, the oread of Mount Pelion in Thessaly. He married the sea-nymph Thetis with whom he fathered Achilles.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pēneiós (Πηνειός),” which in turn derives from “pḗnē (πήνη)” meaning “plot, weft, spool, tale, a story.” Peneus, the river god of Greek mythology, gave rise to the river’s name of the same name in Thessaly. Son of Ocean and Thetis. With the nymph Creusa, he had a male son, Ipseo, king of the Lapites, and three females, Themisto, Daphne, and Stilbe. He is also said to be the father of the nymph Tricca and Ifi.
This name derives from the Hebrew “penû'êl / penı̂y ‘êl,” meaning “the face of God, facing God.” Phanuel is the name given to a possible fourth Archangel in the Book of Enoch after Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel. He is also considered to be the ruler of the Ophanim. As an angel, Phanuel is reputedly a member of the four Angels of Presence. In 1st Enoch, he is also listed as an angel of exorcism. Phanuel has also been linked with the Angel of Penance mentioned in the Shepherd of Hermas.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Binyâmı̂yn > Benjâmîn” (Ancient Greek: Beniāmī́n’ Βενιᾱμῑ́ν’), meaning “son of the right hand, favored, darling.” The name is also a patronymic surname. Benjamin was the youngest of the sons of Jacob and Rachel in the Bible. It is popular in the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths, having many variant forms in other languages. The “Benjamin of the family” is a phrase used in several languages to refer to the youngest son, especially when he is younger than his brothers. Sometimes the name is chosen for a son born to mature parents unlikely to have more children, especially if he has several older siblings.
The name derives from the Latin root “benedicĕre,” which in turn means “blessed, full of blessings (divine).” It most commonly refers to Saint Benedict of Nursia, the founder of the Order of Saint Benedict and thereby of Western Monasticism (Benedictine). The Order of Saint Benedict (Latin name: Ordo Sancti Benedicti) is a Roman Catholic religious order of independent monastic communities that observe the Rule of Saint Benedict.
The name derives from the Latin root “benedicĕre,” which in turn means “blessed, full of blessings (divine).” It most commonly refers to Saint Benedict of Nursia, the founder of the Order of Saint Benedict and thereby of Western Monasticism (Benedictine). The Order of Saint Benedict (Latin name: Ordo Sancti Benedicti) is a Roman Catholic religious order of independent monastic communities that observe the Rule of Saint Benedict.
The name derives from the Latin root “benedicĕre,” which in turn means “blessed, full of blessings (divine).” It most commonly refers to Saint Benedict of Nursia, the founder of the Order of Saint Benedict and thereby of Western Monasticism (Benedictine). The Order of Saint Benedict (Latin name: Ordo Sancti Benedicti) is a Roman Catholic religious order of independent monastic communities that observe the Rule of Saint Benedict.
This name derives from the Hebrew “penû'êl / penı̂y ‘êl,” meaning “the face of God, facing God.” Phanuel is the name given to a possible fourth Archangel in the Book of Enoch after Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel. He is also considered to be the ruler of the Ophanim. As an angel, Phanuel is reputedly a member of the four Angels of Presence. In 1st Enoch, he is also listed as an angel of exorcism. Phanuel has also been linked with the Angel of Penance mentioned in the Shepherd of Hermas.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paíōn (Παίων) Paiónios (Παιώνιος)” meaning “healthy, life and prosperity.” 1) In Greek mythology, Paean was the physician of the gods. The name Paean is believed to be first attested in Mycenaean Greek as an alternative name of Apollo. A god of healing named “Παιήων” is mentioned twice in the Iliad. In book 5, the Olympian god of war, Ares is wounded by mortal hero Diomedes, assisted by Athena. 2) The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. 3) Paeonius of Mende, Chalkidiki, was a Greek sculptor of the late 5th century BC.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paíōn (Παίων) Paiónios (Παιώνιος)” meaning “healthy, life and prosperity.” 1) In Greek mythology, Paean was the physician of the gods. The name Paean is believed to be first attested in Mycenaean Greek as an alternative name of Apollo. A god of healing named “Παιήων” is mentioned twice in the Iliad. In book 5, the Olympian god of war, Ares is wounded by mortal hero Diomedes, assisted by Athena. 2) The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. 3) Paeonius of Mende, Chalkidiki, was a Greek sculptor of the late 5th century BC.
This name derives from the Middle English “pippin / pippe,” meaning “a seed, or any of several varieties of eating apple that have a yellow or green skin with patches of red.” In turn, the name derives from the post-classical Latin “pītuīta > pipita,” meaning “mucus, phlegm.” Pippin, Peppin, and Pepin (Latin: Pippinus, Pipinus, and Pepinus) are variants of a single Frankish given name borne in the Carolingian family that ruled the Frankish Empire in what is now France and the western parts of Germany in the Middle Ages.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from the Middle English “pippin / pippe,” meaning “a seed, or any of several varieties of eating apple that have a yellow or green skin with patches of red.” In turn, the name derives from the post-classical Latin “pītuīta > pipita,” meaning “mucus, phlegm.” Pippin, Peppin, and Pepin (Latin: Pippinus, Pipinus, and Pepinus) are variants of a single Frankish given name borne in the Carolingian family that ruled the Frankish Empire in what is now France and the western parts of Germany in the Middle Ages.
Percival or Perceval is one of King Arthur’s legendary Knights of the Round Table. It was created by the French poet Chrétien de Troyes for his work “Perceval or the tale of the Grail,” written in the 12th-century. The character and his name were based on the hero of Welsh mythology “Peredur,” whose name was perhaps influenced by the French phrase “percer val” (pierce in the valley). The original meaning of “Peredur” may have been “hard spears,” even if “hard spears” in Welsh is translated “phicell galed,” which resembles more Percival than Peredur. Peredur is a series of semi-legendary figures from Britain in the dark ages.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Latin “firmus,” meaning “firm, solid, stable, resistant, resolute, determined, steadfast, courageous, (figuratively) consistent, constant, robust, vigorous, healthy, the strong one.” Its spread, in the middle ages, is linked to the Christian culture and the symbolic value of the concept of firmness, related in the sense of firmness in the faith. Saints Firmus and Rusticus (Italian: San Fermo e San Rustico) († ~290AD) are venerated as two martyrs of Verona. Their dishonest acts state that Firmus and Rusticus, who were kin and both prominent citizens of Bergamo. They were martyred at Verona under the emperor Maximian after refusing to sacrifice to pagan idols.
This name derives from the Latin “perpĕtŭo > perpĕtŭus,” meaning “continuous, uninterrupted, long-lasting, perpetual, eternal, a lifetime.” It is related mainly to the firmness in faith and belief in eternal salvation. 1) Saints Perpetua and Felicity are Christian martyrs of the 3rd century. Perpetua was a 22-year old married noblewoman and a nursing mother. Her co-martyr Felicity, an expectant mother, was her slave. “2) Saint Perpetuus (French: Saint-Perpetue) († 490 AD) was the sixth Bishop of Tours, from 460 to 490. 3) In the novel by Alessandro Manzoni’s The Betrothed, Perpetua (1588–1630) is the servant of Don Abbondio.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pérthō (πέρθω) pérthein (πέρθειν) Pérsēs (Πέρσης).” Perses was the son of Titan siblings, Kreios and Eurybia, and was the Titan god of destruction in mythology. He was wed to Asteria, his cousin, daughter of Titans Phoebe and Coeus. They had one child noted in mythology, Hecate, honored by Zeus above all others as the goddess of wilderness, childbirth, witchcraft, and magic.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pérthō (πέρθω) pérthein (πέρθειν) Perséus (Περσεύς),” meaning “to waste, to sack, to slay, ravage, destroy.” Demigod Perseus, the founder of Mycenae and the Perseid dynasty of Danaans there, was the first of the heroes of Greek mythology whose exploits in defeating various archaic monsters provided the founding myths of the Twelve Olympians. Perseus was the Greek hero who killed Medusa and claimed Andromeda, having rescued her from a sea monster sent by Poseidon in retribution for Queen Cassiopeia, declaring that her daughter, Andromeda, was more beautiful than the Nereids.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pérthō (πέρθω) pérthein (πέρθειν) Perséus (Περσεύς),” meaning “to waste, to sack, to slay, ravage, destroy.” Demigod Perseus, the founder of Mycenae and the Perseid dynasty of Danaans there, was the first of the heroes of Greek mythology whose exploits in defeating various archaic monsters provided the founding myths of the Twelve Olympians. Perseus was the Greek hero who killed Medusa and claimed Andromeda, having rescued her from a sea monster sent by Poseidon in retribution for Queen Cassiopeia, declaring that her daughter, Andromeda, was more beautiful than the Nereids.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pérthō (πέρθω) pérthein (πέρθειν) Perséus (Περσεύς),” meaning “to waste, to sack, to slay, ravage, destroy.” Demigod Perseus, the founder of Mycenae and the Perseid dynasty of Danaans there, was the first of the heroes of Greek mythology whose exploits in defeating various archaic monsters provided the founding myths of the Twelve Olympians. Perseus was the Greek hero who killed Medusa and claimed Andromeda, having rescued her from a sea monster sent by Poseidon in retribution for Queen Cassiopeia, declaring that her daughter, Andromeda, was more beautiful than the Nereids.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pérthō (πέρθω) pérthein (πέρθειν) Perséus (Περσεύς),” meaning “to waste, to sack, to slay, ravage, destroy.” Demigod Perseus, the founder of Mycenae and the Perseid dynasty of Danaans there, was the first of the heroes of Greek mythology whose exploits in defeating various archaic monsters provided the founding myths of the Twelve Olympians. Perseus was the Greek hero who killed Medusa and claimed Andromeda, having rescued her from a sea monster sent by Poseidon in retribution for Queen Cassiopeia, declaring that her daughter, Andromeda, was more beautiful than the Nereids.
Pertti is a short form of Roopertti and Alpertti. It is of Germanic origin and comes from the following roots: (HRŌDEBERT) and (ADELBERT).
This name derives from the Aramaic “Bar-Thalmay” (Ancient Greek: Bartholomaîos ‘Βαρθολομαῖος’), meaning “son of Talmai, son of furrows.” The name is composed of two elements: “bar” (son) plus “telem” (furrows, wrinkled, full of wrinkles). Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, and is usually identified with Nathanael (alternatively spelled Nathaniel, who is mentioned in John 1. He was introduced to Christ through Philip, another of the twelve apostles, where the name Nathanael first appears. Bartholomew is also an English or Scottish surname with the same onomastic meaning as the above as a given name. Bartholomew is a Hebrew version of Ptolemy. Thus Bartholomew is either “son of furrows” or “son of Ptolemy.”
This name derives from the Aramaic “Bar-Thalmay” (Ancient Greek: Bartholomaîos ‘Βαρθολομαῖος’), meaning “son of Talmai, son of furrows.” The name is composed of two elements: “bar” (son) plus “telem” (furrows, wrinkled, full of wrinkles). Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, and is usually identified with Nathanael (alternatively spelled Nathaniel, who is mentioned in John 1. He was introduced to Christ through Philip, another of the twelve apostles, where the name Nathanael first appears. Bartholomew is also an English or Scottish surname with the same onomastic meaning as the above as a given name. Bartholomew is a Hebrew version of Ptolemy. Thus Bartholomew is either “son of furrows” or “son of Ptolemy.”
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pérthō (πέρθω) pérthein (πέρθειν) Perséus (Περσεύς),” meaning “to waste, to sack, to slay, ravage, destroy.” Demigod Perseus, the founder of Mycenae and the Perseid dynasty of Danaans there, was the first of the heroes of Greek mythology whose exploits in defeating various archaic monsters provided the founding myths of the Twelve Olympians. Perseus was the Greek hero who killed Medusa and claimed Andromeda, having rescued her from a sea monster sent by Poseidon in retribution for Queen Cassiopeia, declaring that her daughter, Andromeda, was more beautiful than the Nereids.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Etruscan “petruna,” via Latin “pĕtrōnĭus.” The Petronius family seems to have been originally Roman but, in fact, was Etruscan. Ash urns were found in Perusia (now Perugia) with Etruscan inscriptions, and there are old gravestones with the Etruscan name “Petruni” around the sixth and seventh centuries. Saint Petronilla is venerated as a virgin martyr by the Catholic Church. She died in Rome at the end of the 1st century, or possibly the 3rd-century. Petronius Probinus was an aristocrat and statesman of the Roman Empire, Roman consul, and Praefectus Urbi of Rome.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “phainō (φαίνω) Phánēs (Φάνης),” meaning “I bring to light,” also called Protogonos (Πρωτογόνος), meaning “first-born.” Phanes was the mystic primeval deity of procreation and the generation of new life, who was introduced into Greek mythology by the Orphic tradition. Other names for this Classical Greek Orphic concept included Ericapaeus and Metis “thought.”
This name derives from the Ancient Irish “Fáelán,” meaning “little wolf,” which in turn derives from Gaelic “fáel,” meaning “wolf.” St. Fillan was an early 8th-Century abbot of Irish extraction who became a monk in County Wexford, and solitary at Pittenweem (Fife), and later retired to Glendochart (Perthshire).
This name derives from the Irish “Feidlimid,” meaning “beauty, ever good, constant.” Three kings of Munster bore the name. 1) Feidhelm Mac Crimthainn was both a king of Munster and a Bishop of Cashel. He contested the sovereignty of Ireland with the O’Neill kings. 2) Saint Felim, an Irish Christian hermit and priest, was born, probably in Kiennacta Breagh, County Meath, in the mid-sixth century. 3) Fedelm is a female prophet and fili, or learned poet, in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. She appears in the great epic Táin Bó Cuailnge, in which she foretells the carnage of the armies of Medb and Ailill mac Máta against the Ulaid (Ulstermen) and their greatest champion, Cú Chulainn. Fidelma, a daughter of the High King Conchobhar Mac Nessa, was known as Fidelma Nichrothach “Fidelma the Nine-Times-Beautiful,” and a warrior of note herself.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name or cognomen derives from the Ancient Greek “phílos (φίλος) philéō (φιλέω),” meaning “beloved, dear, loving, friendly, welcome, show signs of affection, kiss, enjoy.” Philo of Alexandria, also called Philo Judaeus, was a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, during the Roman Empire. Philo of Byzantium, also known as Philo Mechanicus, was a Greek engineer and writer on mechanics, who lived during the latter half of the 3rd-century BC.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
The origin of this name is still quite uncertain today. The theories include: 1) from the Hebrew name “pı̂ynechâs > Pinəḥas,” meaning “mouth of brass, some believe it means serpent’s mouth.” 2) from the Egyptian “Pa-nehasi,” meaning “the black” or “the Nubian.” Several different versions of Phineus’s parentage were presented in ancient texts. 1) The son of Agenor and Cassiopeia. Son of Agenor, who, like his brother Phoenix, Cadmus, Thassos, and Cilice, left his Phoenician homeland searching for his sister Europe, who had been kidnapped by the god Zeus. 2) King of Salmydessus in Thrace and seer who appears in accounts of the Argonauts’ voyage. Some reports make him a king in Paphlagonia or Arcadia. 3) Son of Belo and Anchinoe, therefore a descendant of Poseidon, and brother of Danao, Egypt, and Cepheus.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “phóbos (φόβος),” meaning “fear, terror, fright, panic.” Phobo was a figure from Greek mythology. Son of Ares, god of war, and Aphrodite, goddess of beauty, he was the divinization of fear and brother of Deimos, the terror caused by war.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “phṓkē (φώκη) Pho̱kás (Φωκᾶς),” meaning “a seal.” Phocas was Byzantine Emperor from 602 to 610. He usurped the throne from Emperor Maurice and was himself overthrown by Heraclius after losing a civil war. Almost nothing is known of Phocas’s early life, although he may have been a native of Thrace. The name of his father is unknown. His mother was named Domentia or Domentzia. He had at least two brothers, Comentiolus and Domentziolus.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “phṓkē (φώκη) Pho̱kás (Φωκᾶς),” meaning “a seal.” Phocas was Byzantine Emperor from 602 to 610. He usurped the throne from Emperor Maurice and was himself overthrown by Heraclius after losing a civil war. Almost nothing is known of Phocas’s early life, although he may have been a native of Thrace. The name of his father is unknown. His mother was named Domentia or Domentzia. He had at least two brothers, Comentiolus and Domentziolus.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “phílos (φίλος) philéō (φιλέω),” meaning “beloved, dear, loving, friendly, welcome, show signs of affection, kiss, enjoy.” The name also represents the short form of several names starting in filo-/fila-. In Greek mythology, Phyleus was an Elean prince and one of the Calydonian boar hunters.
The modern English name “phoenix” derives from the Old English “fēnix,” which in turn from the Greek “phóinīx (φοίνιξ).” During the Classic period, the name of the bird, “φοίνιξ,” was variously associated with the color purple, ‘Phoenician,’ and the date palm. In Greek mythology, a phoenix is a long-lived bird that is cyclically regenerated or reborn. Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor. The phoenix was subsequently adopted as a symbol in Early Christianity.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “púlē (πῠ́λη) Puládēs (Πῠλᾰ́δης),” meaning “door, gate.” Pylades is the son of King Strophius of Phocis and Anaxibia, daughter of Atreus, and sister of Agamemnon and Menelaus. He is mostly known for his strong friendship with his cousin Orestes, son of Agamemnon.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Middle English “pippin / pippe,” meaning “a seed, or any of several varieties of eating apple that have a yellow or green skin with patches of red.” In turn, the name derives from the post-classical Latin “pītuīta > pipita,” meaning “mucus, phlegm.” Pippin, Peppin, and Pepin (Latin: Pippinus, Pipinus, and Pepinus) are variants of a single Frankish given name borne in the Carolingian family that ruled the Frankish Empire in what is now France and the western parts of Germany in the Middle Ages.
This name derives from the Middle English “pippin / pippe,” meaning “a seed, or any of several varieties of eating apple that have a yellow or green skin with patches of red.” In turn, the name derives from the post-classical Latin “pītuīta > pipita,” meaning “mucus, phlegm.” Pippin, Peppin, and Pepin (Latin: Pippinus, Pipinus, and Pepinus) are variants of a single Frankish given name borne in the Carolingian family that ruled the Frankish Empire in what is now France and the western parts of Germany in the Middle Ages.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pûr (πῦρ) Pū́ramos (Πῡ́ρᾰμος),” meaning “fire, blaze.” In Greek mythology, Pyramus and Thisbē are a pair of ill-fated lovers whose story forms part of Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Many authors have since retold the story. In the Ovidian version, Pyramus and Thisbe is the story of two lovers in the city of Babylon who occupy connected houses/walls, forbidden by their parents to be wed, because of their parents’ rivalry.
This name derives from the Latin “firmus,” meaning “firm, solid, stable, resistant, resolute, determined, steadfast, courageous, (figuratively) consistent, constant, robust, vigorous, healthy, the strong one.” Its spread, in the middle ages, is linked to the Christian culture and the symbolic value of the concept of firmness, related in the sense of firmness in the faith. Saints Firmus and Rusticus (Italian: San Fermo e San Rustico) († ~290AD) are venerated as two martyrs of Verona. Their dishonest acts state that Firmus and Rusticus, who were kin and both prominent citizens of Bergamo. They were martyred at Verona under the emperor Maximian after refusing to sacrifice to pagan idols.
This name derives from the Old Persian “Piroūzeh > Firūze.” For at least 2,000 years, Iran, known before as Persia, has remained an essential source of turquoise which was named by Iranians initially “pirouzeh,” meaning “victorious, triumphant or prosperous” and later after Arab invasion “firouzeh.” In Iranian architecture, the blue turquoise was used to cover the domes of the Iranian palaces because its intense blue color was also a symbol of heaven on earth.
This name derives from the Old Persian “Piroūzeh > Firūze.” For at least 2,000 years, Iran, known before as Persia, has remained an essential source of turquoise which was named by Iranians initially “pirouzeh,” meaning “victorious, triumphant or prosperous” and later after Arab invasion “firouzeh.” In Iranian architecture, the blue turquoise was used to cover the domes of the Iranian palaces because its intense blue color was also a symbol of heaven on earth.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Púrrōn (Πύρρων),” meaning “russet, rust, reddish,” from “pûr (πῦρ),” meaning “fire, blaze.” Pyrrho, a Greek philosopher of Classical Antiquity, is credited as being the first Skeptic philosopher and the inspiration for the school known as Pyrrhonism, founded by Aenesidemus in the 1st century BC. Pyrrho was from Elis, on the Ionian Sea. Diogenes Laertius, quoting from Apollodorus of Athens, says that Pyrrho was at first a painter and that pictures by him were exhibited in the gymnasium at Elis.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) from an untrusted Coptic source meaning “elevated, high.” Saint Pishoy (320–417 AD), known in the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria as the Star of the Desert and the Beloved of our Good Savior, is an Egyptian desert father. He is said to have seen Jesus and that his body is preserved to the present day in incorruptibility at the Monastery of Saint Pishoy at the Nitrian Desert, Egypt. He is venerated by the Oriental Orthodox Churches and the Eastern Orthodox Churches and is known in the latter under the Greek version of his name, Paisios.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Latin “plăcĭdus,” meaning “placid, quiet, calm, peaceful, meek, merciful, well disposed, forgiving.” 1) Aelia Galla Placidia, daughter of the Roman Emperor Theodosius I, was the Regent for Emperor Valentinian III from 423 until his majority in 437, and a significant force in Roman politics for most of her life. 2) Saint Placidus (Placitus), along with Saints Eutychius (Euticius), Victorinus, and their sister Flavia, Donatus, Firmatus the deacon, Faustus, and thirty others, has been venerated as Christian martyrs. They were said to be martyred either by pirates at Messina or under Emperor Diocletian.
This name derives from the Latin “plăcĭdus,” meaning “placid, quiet, calm, peaceful, meek, merciful, well disposed, forgiving.” 1) Aelia Galla Placidia, daughter of the Roman Emperor Theodosius I, was the Regent for Emperor Valentinian III from 423 until his majority in 437, and a significant force in Roman politics for most of her life. 2) Saint Placidus (Placitus), along with Saints Eutychius (Euticius), Victorinus, and their sister Flavia, Donatus, Firmatus the deacon, Faustus, and thirty others, has been venerated as Christian martyrs. They were said to be martyred either by pirates at Messina or under Emperor Diocletian.
This name derives from the South Slavic “plȁmiēn (пла̏ме̄н),” which in turn derives from the Proto-Slavic “*polmy,” meaning “flame, blaze, fire, (figuratively) passion.” The feast day, associated with Eastern Orthodox saints, is traditionally celebrated in Bulgaria on February 6, November 8, and December 20.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “platús (πλατύς) Plátōn (Πλάτων),” meaning “broad-shouldered, love free, sensual desire.” Platon was a classical Greek philosopher, mathematician, student of Socrates, writer of philosophical dialogues, and founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “platús (πλατύς) Plátōn (Πλάτων),” meaning “broad-shouldered, love free, sensual desire.” Platon was a classical Greek philosopher, mathematician, student of Socrates, writer of philosophical dialogues, and founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “platús (πλατύς) Plátōn (Πλάτων),” meaning “broad-shouldered, love free, sensual desire.” Platon was a classical Greek philosopher, mathematician, student of Socrates, writer of philosophical dialogues, and founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.
This name derives from the Roman family name “Plīnĭus,” from the Latin “plēnus,” meaning “filled, full, abundant, rich, well equipped, complete, whole, perfect.” Pliny, the Elder, was a Roman author, naturalist, natural philosopher, naval and army commander of the early Roman Empire, and personal friend of the emperor Vespasian. Pliny, the Younger, was a lawyer, author, and magistrate of Ancient Rome. Pliny’s uncle, Pliny the Elder, helped raise and educate him. They were both witnesses to the eruption of Vesuvius on August 24, 79 AD.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Apollōníā (Ἀπολλωνίᾱ), which in turn derives from “Apóllōn (Ᾰ̓πόλλων).” Apollo is one of the most important and complex of the Olympian deities in ancient Greek and Roman religion and mythology. 1) Apollonia was an ancient Greek city in Illyria, located on the right bank of the Aous river (modern-day Vjosë). Its ruins are situated in the Fier region, near the village of Pojani, in modern-day Albania. 2) Saint Apollonia was one of a group of virgin martyrs who suffered in Alexandria during a local uprising against the Christians before the persecution of Decius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Poimḗn (Ποιμήν),” meaning “herdsman, shepherd.” Poemen (~340–450) was an Egyptian monk and early Desert Father who is the most quoted Abba (Father) in the Apophthegmata Patrum (Sayings of the Desert Fathers). The feast day is traditionally celebrated on September 9 and August 27.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Poimḗn (Ποιμήν),” meaning “herdsman, shepherd.” Poemen (~340–450) was an Egyptian monk and early Desert Father who is the most quoted Abba (Father) in the Apophthegmata Patrum (Sayings of the Desert Fathers). The feast day is traditionally celebrated on September 9 and August 27.
This name derives from the Old High German “Liutbald,” composed of two elements: “*liudiz” (man, person, people) plus “*balðraz” (power, strength, brave, bold, able-bodied). In turn, the name means “bold people, prince of the people.” 1) Saint Leopold III was the Margrave of Austria from 1095 to his death in 1136. He was a member of the House of Babenberg. He was canonized on 6 January 1485 and became the patron saint of Austria, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, and Vienna. His feast day is 15 November. 2) Leopold I (1640–1705) was Holy Roman Emperor, King of Hungary and Croatia, and King of Bohemia.
This name derives from the Old High German “Liutbald,” composed of two elements: “*liudiz” (man, person, people) plus “*balðraz” (power, strength, brave, bold, able-bodied). In turn, the name means “bold people, prince of the people.” 1) Saint Leopold III was the Margrave of Austria from 1095 to his death in 1136. He was a member of the House of Babenberg. He was canonized on 6 January 1485 and became the patron saint of Austria, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, and Vienna. His feast day is 15 November. 2) Leopold I (1640–1705) was Holy Roman Emperor, King of Hungary and Croatia, and King of Bohemia.
This name derives from the Old High German “Liutbald,” composed of two elements: “*liudiz” (man, person, people) plus “*balðraz” (power, strength, brave, bold, able-bodied). In turn, the name means “bold people, prince of the people.” 1) Saint Leopold III was the Margrave of Austria from 1095 to his death in 1136. He was a member of the House of Babenberg. He was canonized on 6 January 1485 and became the patron saint of Austria, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, and Vienna. His feast day is 15 November. 2) Leopold I (1640–1705) was Holy Roman Emperor, King of Hungary and Croatia, and King of Bohemia.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “ptólemos (πτόλεμος) polémōn (πολέμων) pólemos (πόλεμος),” meaning “war, battle.” 1) The Palemonids was a legendary dynasty of Grand Dukes of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Ruthenia. The legend was born in the 15th or 16th century as proof that Lithuanians and the Grand Duchy are of Roman origins. Already Jan Długosz (1415–1480) wrote that the Lithuanians were of Roman origin but did not provide any proof. 2) Polemon Pythodoros, also known as Polemon of Cilicia, was a prince of the Bosporan, Pontus, Cilicia, and Cappadocia. He served as a Roman Client King of Pontus, Colchis, and Cilicia.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pólubos (Πόλῠβος) Polúbios (Πολύβιος),” meaning “an Egyptian, a Phaeacian.” Polybus is an Ancient Greek male name. There are several people in history, including: 1) Polybus of Corinth, best known for having reared Oedipus. 2) Polybus of Sicyon, a son of Hermes and king of Sicyon. 3) Polybus of Thebes, king of the Egyptian Thebes. 4) Polybus (Odyssey), father of Eurymachus. 5) Polybus (Trojan War), a son of Antenor.
Polius is a short form of Apolinaras and Ipolitas. The name is of Greek origin and comes from the following roots: (APOLLINÁRIOS) and (HIPPÓLUTOS).
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: from the Latin “pollĭo / pollionis,” meaning “polisher, one who shines something.” 1) Gaius Asinius Pollio was a Roman soldier, politician, orator, poet, playwright, literary critic, and historian, whose lost contemporary history provided much of the material for the historians Appian and Plutarch. 2) Saint Pollio of Cybalae (3rd-century) is venerated as a Christian martyr who was executed for his faith during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: from the Latin “pollĭo / pollionis,” meaning “polisher, one who shines something.” 1) Gaius Asinius Pollio was a Roman soldier, politician, orator, poet, playwright, literary critic, and historian, whose lost contemporary history provided much of the material for the historians Appian and Plutarch. 2) Saint Pollio of Cybalae (3rd-century) is venerated as a Christian martyr who was executed for his faith during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: from the Latin “pollĭo / pollionis,” meaning “polisher, one who shines something.” 1) Gaius Asinius Pollio was a Roman soldier, politician, orator, poet, playwright, literary critic, and historian, whose lost contemporary history provided much of the material for the historians Appian and Plutarch. 2) Saint Pollio of Cybalae (3rd-century) is venerated as a Christian martyr who was executed for his faith during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pólubos (Πόλῠβος) Polúbios (Πολύβιος),” meaning “an Egyptian, a Phaeacian.” Polybus is an Ancient Greek male name. There are several people in history, including: 1) Polybus of Corinth, best known for having reared Oedipus. 2) Polybus of Sicyon, a son of Hermes and king of Sicyon. 3) Polybus of Thebes, king of the Egyptian Thebes. 4) Polybus (Odyssey), father of Eurymachus. 5) Polybus (Trojan War), a son of Antenor.
This name derives from the Medieval Latin “Pompēius / Pompĭlĭus,” in turn from Italic (Oscan) “pompe > Pompaios,” meaning “fifth born, from Pompe, five,” corresponding to the Latin Quintus. The gens Pompilia was a plebeian family at Rome during the time of the Republic. The only member of the gens to achieve any prominence in the state was Sextus Pompilius, who was a tribune of the plebs in 420 BC; however, persons by this name are occasionally found throughout the history of the Republic. Numa Pompilius was the legendary second king of Rome, succeeding Romulus. He was of Sabine origin, and many of Rome’s most important religious and political institutions are attributed to him. Pompilio Maria Pirrotti was an Italian priest and monk. He is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church.
This name derives from the Medieval Latin “Pompēius / Pompĭlĭus,” in turn from Italic (Oscan) “pompe > Pompaios,” meaning “fifth born, from Pompe, five,” corresponding to the Latin Quintus. The gens Pompilia was a plebeian family at Rome during the time of the Republic. The only member of the gens to achieve any prominence in the state was Sextus Pompilius, who was a tribune of the plebs in 420 BC; however, persons by this name are occasionally found throughout the history of the Republic. Numa Pompilius was the legendary second king of Rome, succeeding Romulus. He was of Sabine origin, and many of Rome’s most important religious and political institutions are attributed to him. Pompilio Maria Pirrotti was an Italian priest and monk. He is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church.
This name derives from the Medieval Latin “Pompēius / Pompĭlĭus,” in turn from Italic (Oscan) “pompe > Pompaios,” meaning “fifth born, from Pompe, five,” corresponding to the Latin Quintus. The gens Pompilia was a plebeian family at Rome during the time of the Republic. The only member of the gens to achieve any prominence in the state was Sextus Pompilius, who was a tribune of the plebs in 420 BC; however, persons by this name are occasionally found throughout the history of the Republic. Numa Pompilius was the legendary second king of Rome, succeeding Romulus. He was of Sabine origin, and many of Rome’s most important religious and political institutions are attributed to him. Pompilio Maria Pirrotti was an Italian priest and monk. He is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church.
This name derives from the Medieval Latin “Pompēius / Pompĭlĭus,” in turn from Italic (Oscan) “pompe > Pompaios,” meaning “fifth born, from Pompe, five,” corresponding to the Latin Quintus. The gens Pompilia was a plebeian family at Rome during the time of the Republic. The only member of the gens to achieve any prominence in the state was Sextus Pompilius, who was a tribune of the plebs in 420 BC; however, persons by this name are occasionally found throughout the history of the Republic. Numa Pompilius was the legendary second king of Rome, succeeding Romulus. He was of Sabine origin, and many of Rome’s most important religious and political institutions are attributed to him. Pompilio Maria Pirrotti was an Italian priest and monk. He is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church.
This name derives from the Medieval Latin “Pompēius / Pompĭlĭus,” in turn from Italic (Oscan) “pompe > Pompaios,” meaning “fifth born, from Pompe, five,” corresponding to the Latin Quintus. The gens Pompilia was a plebeian family at Rome during the time of the Republic. The only member of the gens to achieve any prominence in the state was Sextus Pompilius, who was a tribune of the plebs in 420 BC; however, persons by this name are occasionally found throughout the history of the Republic. Numa Pompilius was the legendary second king of Rome, succeeding Romulus. He was of Sabine origin, and many of Rome’s most important religious and political institutions are attributed to him. Pompilio Maria Pirrotti was an Italian priest and monk. He is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church.
This name derives from the Germanic (Gothic) “Adalfuns / Hildefons,” composed of two elements: “*aþalaz / *hildiz” (noble, nobleman, aristocratic, eminent, glorious, excellent / battle, fight) plus “*funsaz” (ready, to predispose, willing, eager, to tread). In turn, the name means “eager for war, ready for battle, noble and brave.” The first element, which formed different names over time, were merged into a single form and, therefore, in a single-family of names. The name in various forms has spread first in Spain and the Iberian Peninsula due to the numerous Visigoth kings and their descendants. Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori (1696–1787) was an Italian Catholic bishop, spiritual writer, scholastic philosopher and theologian, and founder of the Redemptorists, an influential religious congregation. He was canonized in 1839 by Pope Gregory XVI. Pope Pius IX proclaimed him a Doctor of the Church in 1871.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Póntos (Πόντος),” meaning “the sea, marine.” In Greek mythology, Pontos was an ancient, pre-Olympian god of the sea, one of the Greek primordial deities. According to the Greek poet Hesiod, Pontus was Gaia’s son and was born without coupling. Pontus is a historical Greek designation for a region on the Black Sea’s southern coast, located in modern-day northeastern Anatolia, in Turkey. The name has a correlation with the Etruscan and Oscan “pompe > pomties” which means “five,” from the Greek “penta (πεντα),” indicating the fifth born. Pontius Pilate was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, from 26–36 AD. He is best known as the judge at the trial of Jesus and the man who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus. As prefect, he served under Emperor Tiberius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Póntos (Πόντος),” meaning “the sea, marine.” In Greek mythology, Pontos was an ancient, pre-Olympian god of the sea, one of the Greek primordial deities. According to the Greek poet Hesiod, Pontus was Gaia’s son and was born without coupling. Pontus is a historical Greek designation for a region on the Black Sea’s southern coast, located in modern-day northeastern Anatolia, in Turkey. The name has a correlation with the Etruscan and Oscan “pompe > pomties” which means “five,” from the Greek “penta (πεντα),” indicating the fifth born. Pontius Pilate was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, from 26–36 AD. He is best known as the judge at the trial of Jesus and the man who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus. As prefect, he served under Emperor Tiberius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Póntos (Πόντος),” meaning “the sea, marine.” In Greek mythology, Pontos was an ancient, pre-Olympian god of the sea, one of the Greek primordial deities. According to the Greek poet Hesiod, Pontus was Gaia’s son and was born without coupling. Pontus is a historical Greek designation for a region on the Black Sea’s southern coast, located in modern-day northeastern Anatolia, in Turkey. The name has a correlation with the Etruscan and Oscan “pompe > pomties” which means “five,” from the Greek “penta (πεντα),” indicating the fifth born. Pontius Pilate was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, from 26–36 AD. He is best known as the judge at the trial of Jesus and the man who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus. As prefect, he served under Emperor Tiberius.
This name derives from the Latin “Poppæus > Poppæa.” The name might be connected to a word meaning “pop, snap.” 1) Poppaea Sabina was a Roman Empress as the second wife of Emperor Nero. She had also been wife to the future Emperor Otho. The historians of antiquity describe her as a beautiful woman who used intrigues to become Empress. 2) Poppaeus Sabinus was a Roman statesman who served as counsel in AD 9 and as Governor of Moesia from 12 to 35. The Lex Papia Poppaea was a Roman law introduced in 9 AD to encourage and strengthen marriage.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “porphýra (Πορφύρα) Porphýrios (Πορφύριος),” meaning “purple.” 1) In Greek mythology, Porphyrion was a giant, one of the sons of Uranus and Gaia. After the Olympian gods imprisoned the Titans in Tartarus, Porphyrion was one of twenty-four anguiped giants who made war on Olympus. During the Giant’s revolt on Olympus, Porphyrion attempted to strangle Hera. An arrow from the bow of Eros inspired Porphyrion with lust for Hera, and he tore her robes and would have forced her, but an enraged Zeus shot him with a thunderbolt. 2) Porphyry of Tyre was a Neoplatonic philosopher who was born in Tyre. He edited and published the Enneads, the only collection of the work of his teacher Plotinus.
This name derives from the Latin “Porcĭa > Porcĭus,” meaning “breeder, guardian of pigs.” Porcius, feminine Porcia, masculine plural Porcii, was the name (nomen) of the gens Porcia, who apparently originated in Tusculum. Portia also is one of the characters in Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice.” She is a rich heroine whose father demands her suitors choose the correct one of three caskets in order to win her hand.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
The god of the sea, rivers, floods, droughts, earthquakes, and horses’ creator is known as the “Earth Shaker.” He is a son of Cronus and Rhea and brother to Zeus and Hades. In classical artwork, he was depicted as a mature man of sturdy build with a dark beard and a trident. The horse and the dolphin are sacred to him. The origins of the name “Poseidon” are unclear. One theory breaks it down into two elements: “Pósis (Πόσις)” (husband, lord) plus “dá (δᾶ)” (earth), meaning “the lord of the earth,” considering his common epithet Gaiēochos (Γαιήοχος), meaning “Earth-shaker.” St. Possidonio (Thebes, 4th-century and 5th-century) was a Byzantine saint and bishop.
Póthos was one of Aphrodite's erotes and brother to Himeros and Eros. In some versions of the myth, Póthos is the son of Eros or is portrayed as an independent aspect of him. Yet others called him the son of Zephyrus and Iris. He was part of Aphrodite's retinue and carried a vine, indicating a connection to wine or the god Dionysus. Póthos represents longing or yearning and a personification of love or desire.
This name derives from the Latin “pŏtĭo > pŏtītĭus,” meaning “put in authority to, of Potitía, concerning the Roman family Potitía.” Potitía was a family of ancient Rome who practiced the cult of Hercules. Potito was a pagan who converted to Christianity and was so martyred by Antoninus Pius. It is revered as a saint by the Catholic Church. The feast day is traditionally celebrated on January 14.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
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This name derives from the Ancient Greek "Apóllōn (Ᾰ̓πόλλων) Apollinaír (Απολλιναίρ) Apollinários (Ἀπολλινάριος)." Apollinaris is an Ancient Greek and Roman masculine personal name, and a Latin adjective, derived from the name of the god Apóllōn (Απολλων). Apóllōn is one of the most important and complex of the Olympian deities in ancient Greek and Roman religion and mythology. 1) St. Apollinaria was a daughter of Anthemias, a former proconsul of the Byzantine Empire, during the reign of Theodosius the Younger (408–450). Disdaining marriage, she requested her parents' permission to make a pilgrimage to the East's holy places. 2) St. Apollinaris was Bishop, martyr, and possible disciple of St. Peter. Apollinaris was born in Antioch, Turkey, and became the first bishop of Ravenna, in Italy. 3) Guillaume Apollinaire (1880–1918) was a French poet, playwright, short story writer, novelist, and art critic born in Rome, Italy, to a Polish mother.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prokopḗ (προκοπή) Prokópios (Προκόπιος),” meaning “progress, advance, improvement.” 1) Procopius of Ustyug was a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, formerly a merchant from Lübeck. He was born in Germany, a Roman Catholic merchant who converted to Eastern Orthodox Christianity during his travels. 2) Procopius († 366) was a Roman usurper against Valens and a member of the Constantinian dynasty. According to Ammianus Marcellinus, Procopius was a native and spent his youth in Cilicia, probably in Corycus. 3) Flavius Procopius Anthemius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, son of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
This name derives from Old High German “Aldebrand and Alteprand,” composed of two elements: “*alða- / *aldaz / *aþalaz” (old, grown-up/noble, nobleman, aristocratic, eminent, glorious, excellent) plus “*brandaz” (fire, torch, flaming sword). Aliprando represents a variant of the medieval name Aldibrando, best known in the form Aldobrando. The forms Alibrando and Aliprando arise from a process of linguistic assimilation typical of spoken language, in which the consonant “d” is assimilated with the “l” that precedes it. The same thing also happens in the name Alighiero, taken in turn from the original Aldighiero. Aldobrando is not a variation of the most common Hildebrand.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prōtos (πρῶτος),” meaning “first, earliest, foremost, most prominent,” which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek “pró (πρό),” meaning “before.” 1) Protasius (Italian: Protaso) was Archbishop of Milan. He is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church, with his feast day celebrated on November 24, the day of his death. 2) Saints Gervasius and Protasius (also Saints Gervase and Protase, Gervasis and Prothasis and in French Gervais and Protais) are venerated as Christian martyrs, probably of the 2nd-century.
This name is of Wendish origin, composed of two elements: the Slavic “pérvyj / p’rv’ (первый / pьrvъ)” (first, chief, main) plus “boj (Бой)” (battle, combat, engagement, fight, fighting, struggle). In turn, the name means “the one who is the first to go into battle.” Wends is a historical name for the West Slavs living near Germanic settlement areas. It does not refer to a homogeneous people, but to various peoples, tribes, or groups depending on where and when used. The Sorbian languages are two closely related languages spoken by the Sorbs, a Slavic minority in eastern Germany’s Lusatia region. Historically the languages have also been known as Wendish.
This name derives from Old High German “Frithuric,” composed of two elements “*friþuz” (peace, tranquility, friendship) and “*rīkijaz” (kingly, royal, noble, mighty, distinguished, powerful, rich). The name means “peaceful ruler, peace-keeper.” Frederick II (German: Friedrich II 1712–1786) was a King in Prussia (1740–1772) from the Hohenzollern dynasty. He is best known as a brilliant military campaigner and organizer of Prussian armies. He became known as Frederick the Great (Friedrich der Große) and was dubbed Der Alte Fritz (Old Fritz). Frederick, I was Bishop of Utrecht between 815/816 and 834/838 and is a saint of the Roman Catholic Church.
This name derives from the Latin “firmus,” meaning “firm, solid, stable, resistant, resolute, determined, steadfast, courageous, (figuratively) consistent, constant, robust, vigorous, healthy, the strong one.” Its spread, in the middle ages, is linked to the Christian culture and the symbolic value of the concept of firmness, related in the sense of firmness in the faith. Saints Firmus and Rusticus (Italian: San Fermo e San Rustico) († ~290AD) are venerated as two martyrs of Verona. Their dishonest acts state that Firmus and Rusticus, who were kin and both prominent citizens of Bergamo. They were martyred at Verona under the emperor Maximian after refusing to sacrifice to pagan idols.
This name derives from the Middle English “prow,” from the Old French “prou, proesse, proece,” meaning “stalwart, valiant, brave.” In turn, this name derives from the Latin “*prōdis / *prodem,“ meaning ”outstanding or superior skill or ability, bravery or fearlessness, an expert in battle.” The name comes to England by the Bretons during the Norman Conquest in 1066 AD passing through as a surname from a Welsh family.
This name derives from the Middle English “prow,” from the Old French “prou, proesse, proece,” meaning “stalwart, valiant, brave.” In turn, this name derives from the Latin “*prōdis / *prodem,“ meaning ”outstanding or superior skill or ability, bravery or fearlessness, an expert in battle.” The name comes to England by the Bretons during the Norman Conquest in 1066 AD passing through as a surname from a Welsh family.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “príamai (πρίαμαι) Príamos (Πρίαμος),” meaning “the redeemed.” Priam was the king of Troy during the Trojan War and the youngest son of Laomedon. Modern scholars derive his name from the Luwian compound Priya-muwa-, which means “exceptionally courageous.” Priam had many wives; his first was Arisbe, who had given birth to his son Aesacus, who met his death before the Trojan War. The old name of Priam was Podarce, “the fast footer.”
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Príāpos (Πρῐìᾱπος),” of unknown meaning. In Greek mythology, Priapus was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens, and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his oversized, permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Príāpos (Πρῐìᾱπος),” of unknown meaning. In Greek mythology, Priapus was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens, and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his oversized, permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism.
This name derives from the Old English (Anglo-Saxon) place-name, transferred from the surname. The name is composed of two elements: “prēost” (priest) plus “tūn” (enclosure, settlement). The name means “priest town, priest settlement.” Preston is a city and the administrative center of Lancashire, England, located on the River Ribble’s north bank. It is an urban settlement and unparished area that forms the City of Preston local government district of Lancashire when combined with surrounding rural civil parishes.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “príamai (πρίαμαι) Príamos (Πρίαμος),” meaning “the redeemed.” Priam was the king of Troy during the Trojan War and the youngest son of Laomedon. Modern scholars derive his name from the Luwian compound Priya-muwa-, which means “exceptionally courageous.” Priam had many wives; his first was Arisbe, who had given birth to his son Aesacus, who met his death before the Trojan War. The old name of Priam was Podarce, “the fast footer.”
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Príāpos (Πρῐìᾱπος),” of unknown meaning. In Greek mythology, Priapus was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens, and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his oversized, permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism.
This name derives from the Latin “prīmus,” meaning “first (firstborn), the main, the most remarkable, the most prominent, recently, newborn. Saints Primus and Felician (Felicianus) (Italian: Primo e Feliciano) were brothers who suffered martyrdom about the year 297 during the Diocletian persecution. Their feast is kept on June 9. In the past, they were also included in the Roman Catholic calendar of saints to be celebrated wherever the Roman Rite is used, but because of the limited worldwide interest in them, it was decided in 1969 to leave to individual dioceses the decision whether to include them in their local calendars.
This name derives from the Latin “prīmus,” meaning “first (firstborn), the main, the most remarkable, the most prominent, recently, newborn. Saints Primus and Felician (Felicianus) (Italian: Primo e Feliciano) were brothers who suffered martyrdom about the year 297 during the Diocletian persecution. Their feast is kept on June 9. In the past, they were also included in the Roman Catholic calendar of saints to be celebrated wherever the Roman Rite is used, but because of the limited worldwide interest in them, it was decided in 1969 to leave to individual dioceses the decision whether to include them in their local calendars.
This name derives from Latin name “Priscus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “prior > prīscus / prīsca,” meaning “the first, the original, ancient, archaic, primitive, severe, old-fashioned.” 1) Saint Prisca was a young Roman woman allegedly tortured and executed for her Christian faith. She is revered as a saint and a martyr by the Roman Catholic Church. 2) Priscilla and Aquila were a 1st-century Christian missionary married couple described in the New Testament and traditionally listed among the seventy disciples. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, is a 1994 Australian comedy-drama film written and directed by Stephan Elliott. 3) Prisco in Nocera (Nuceria Alfaterna, 3th-century) was an Italian bishop, first bishop of Nocera, patron of the city of Nocera Inferiore. His feast is on May 9, celebrated in Nocera with special festivities. 4) Priscus (~late 1st-century AD) was a Roman gladiator of Celtic origins. His combat with Verus was the highlighted entertainment of the opening day games sponsored by Titus to inaugurate the Flavian Amphitheatre in AD 80.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Proklês (Προκλῆς),” meaning “the renowned.” In Greek legends, Procles was one of the Heracleidae, a great-great-great-grandson of Heracles, and a son of Aristodemus and Argia. His twin was Eurysthenes.
This name derives from the Latin “prŏcul,” meaning “far, far from, born when his father was away, born away from his father.” 1) Proculus († ~281) was a Roman usurper, one of the “minor pretenders,” according to Historia Augusta; he took the purple against Emperor Probus in 280. Probably Proculus had a family connection with the Franks, to whom he turned in vain when his bid for imperial power was failing. 2) Saint Proculus was a bishop of Verona who survived the persecutions of Diocletian. He died of natural causes at Verona. 3) Saint Proculus, the Soldier is an Italian saint. He is said to have been a Roman officer who was martyred at Bologna under Diocletian.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Próchoros (Πρόχορος),” composed of two elements: “pró (πρό)” (before, in front) plus “khorós (χορός)” (dance ring, round dance, choral dance, chorus, choir). In turn, the name means “leader of the dance.” Prochorus was one of the Seven Deacons chosen to care for the Christian community’s poor in Jerusalem (6:5). According to the later tradition, he was one of the Seventy Apostles sent out by Jesus in Luke 10. Tradition calls Prochorus the nephew of Stephen the Protomartyr. St Prochorus accompanied the holy Apostle Peter, who ordained him to be the bishop in Nicomedia. 2) Prochoros Kydones (~1330–1369) was an Eastern Orthodox monk, theologian, and linguist.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prokopḗ (προκοπή) Prokópios (Προκόπιος),” meaning “progress, advance, improvement.” 1) Procopius of Ustyug was a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, formerly a merchant from Lübeck. He was born in Germany, a Roman Catholic merchant who converted to Eastern Orthodox Christianity during his travels. 2) Procopius († 366) was a Roman usurper against Valens and a member of the Constantinian dynasty. According to Ammianus Marcellinus, Procopius was a native and spent his youth in Cilicia, probably in Corycus. 3) Flavius Procopius Anthemius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, son of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Próchoros (Πρόχορος),” composed of two elements: “pró (πρό)” (before, in front) plus “khorós (χορός)” (dance ring, round dance, choral dance, chorus, choir). In turn, the name means “leader of the dance.” Prochorus was one of the Seven Deacons chosen to care for the Christian community’s poor in Jerusalem (6:5). According to the later tradition, he was one of the Seventy Apostles sent out by Jesus in Luke 10. Tradition calls Prochorus the nephew of Stephen the Protomartyr. St Prochorus accompanied the holy Apostle Peter, who ordained him to be the bishop in Nicomedia. 2) Prochoros Kydones (~1330–1369) was an Eastern Orthodox monk, theologian, and linguist.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prokopḗ (προκοπή) Prokópios (Προκόπιος),” meaning “progress, advance, improvement.” 1) Procopius of Ustyug was a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, formerly a merchant from Lübeck. He was born in Germany, a Roman Catholic merchant who converted to Eastern Orthodox Christianity during his travels. 2) Procopius († 366) was a Roman usurper against Valens and a member of the Constantinian dynasty. According to Ammianus Marcellinus, Procopius was a native and spent his youth in Cilicia, probably in Corycus. 3) Flavius Procopius Anthemius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, son of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Proklês (Προκλῆς),” meaning “the renowned.” In Greek legends, Procles was one of the Heracleidae, a great-great-great-grandson of Heracles, and a son of Aristodemus and Argia. His twin was Eurysthenes.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Proklês (Προκλῆς),” meaning “the renowned.” In Greek legends, Procles was one of the Heracleidae, a great-great-great-grandson of Heracles, and a son of Aristodemus and Argia. His twin was Eurysthenes.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prokopḗ (προκοπή) Prokópios (Προκόπιος),” meaning “progress, advance, improvement.” 1) Procopius of Ustyug was a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, formerly a merchant from Lübeck. He was born in Germany, a Roman Catholic merchant who converted to Eastern Orthodox Christianity during his travels. 2) Procopius († 366) was a Roman usurper against Valens and a member of the Constantinian dynasty. According to Ammianus Marcellinus, Procopius was a native and spent his youth in Cilicia, probably in Corycus. 3) Flavius Procopius Anthemius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, son of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
This name derives from the Latin “prŏcul,” meaning “far, far from, born when his father was away, born away from his father.” 1) Proculus († ~281) was a Roman usurper, one of the “minor pretenders,” according to Historia Augusta; he took the purple against Emperor Probus in 280. Probably Proculus had a family connection with the Franks, to whom he turned in vain when his bid for imperial power was failing. 2) Saint Proculus was a bishop of Verona who survived the persecutions of Diocletian. He died of natural causes at Verona. 3) Saint Proculus, the Soldier is an Italian saint. He is said to have been a Roman officer who was martyred at Bologna under Diocletian.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prokopḗ (προκοπή) Prokópios (Προκόπιος),” meaning “progress, advance, improvement.” 1) Procopius of Ustyug was a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, formerly a merchant from Lübeck. He was born in Germany, a Roman Catholic merchant who converted to Eastern Orthodox Christianity during his travels. 2) Procopius († 366) was a Roman usurper against Valens and a member of the Constantinian dynasty. According to Ammianus Marcellinus, Procopius was a native and spent his youth in Cilicia, probably in Corycus. 3) Flavius Procopius Anthemius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, son of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
Pronya is a diminutive form of Prokopiy and Prokl. The name is of Greek origin and comes from the following roots: (PROKÓPIOS) and (PROKLÊS).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prokopḗ (προκοπή) Prokópios (Προκόπιος),” meaning “progress, advance, improvement.” 1) Procopius of Ustyug was a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, formerly a merchant from Lübeck. He was born in Germany, a Roman Catholic merchant who converted to Eastern Orthodox Christianity during his travels. 2) Procopius († 366) was a Roman usurper against Valens and a member of the Constantinian dynasty. According to Ammianus Marcellinus, Procopius was a native and spent his youth in Cilicia, probably in Corycus. 3) Flavius Procopius Anthemius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, son of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prokopḗ (προκοπή) Prokópios (Προκόπιος),” meaning “progress, advance, improvement.” 1) Procopius of Ustyug was a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, formerly a merchant from Lübeck. He was born in Germany, a Roman Catholic merchant who converted to Eastern Orthodox Christianity during his travels. 2) Procopius († 366) was a Roman usurper against Valens and a member of the Constantinian dynasty. According to Ammianus Marcellinus, Procopius was a native and spent his youth in Cilicia, probably in Corycus. 3) Flavius Procopius Anthemius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, son of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prōtos (πρῶτος),” meaning “first, earliest, foremost, most prominent,” which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek “pró (πρό),” meaning “before.” 1) Protasius (Italian: Protaso) was Archbishop of Milan. He is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church, with his feast day celebrated on November 24, the day of his death. 2) Saints Gervasius and Protasius (also Saints Gervase and Protase, Gervasis and Prothasis and in French Gervais and Protais) are venerated as Christian martyrs, probably of the 2nd-century.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prōtos (πρῶτος) Prōteús (Πρωτεύς),” meaning “primordial, firstborn.” In Greek mythology, Proteus was the warden of sea beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape. Proteus is an early sea-god, one of several deities whom Homer calls the “old man of the sea.”
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prōtos (πρῶτος) Prōteús (Πρωτεύς),” meaning “primordial, firstborn.” In Greek mythology, Proteus was the warden of sea beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape. Proteus is an early sea-god, one of several deities whom Homer calls the “old man of the sea.”
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prōtos (πρῶτος),” meaning “first, earliest, foremost, most prominent,” which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek “pró (πρό),” meaning “before.” 1) Protasius (Italian: Protaso) was Archbishop of Milan. He is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church, with his feast day celebrated on November 24, the day of his death. 2) Saints Gervasius and Protasius (also Saints Gervase and Protase, Gervasis and Prothasis and in French Gervais and Protais) are venerated as Christian martyrs, probably of the 2nd-century.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prōtos (πρῶτος),” meaning “first, earliest, foremost, most prominent,” which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek “pró (πρό),” meaning “before.” 1) Protasius (Italian: Protaso) was Archbishop of Milan. He is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church, with his feast day celebrated on November 24, the day of his death. 2) Saints Gervasius and Protasius (also Saints Gervase and Protase, Gervasis and Prothasis and in French Gervais and Protais) are venerated as Christian martyrs, probably of the 2nd-century.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prōtos (πρῶτος) Prōteús (Πρωτεύς),” meaning “primordial, firstborn.” In Greek mythology, Proteus was the warden of sea beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape. Proteus is an early sea-god, one of several deities whom Homer calls the “old man of the sea.”
This name derives from the Latin “probus,” meaning “good, serviceable, excellent, superior, able.” Probus (232–282) was the Roman emperor from 276 to 282. Probus was an active and successful general, as well as a conscientious administrator. In his reign of six years, he secured prosperity for the inner provinces while withstanding repeated invasions of barbarian tribes on almost every frontier sector.
This name derives from the Latin “probus,” meaning “good, serviceable, excellent, superior, able.” Probus (232–282) was the Roman emperor from 276 to 282. Probus was an active and successful general, as well as a conscientious administrator. In his reign of six years, he secured prosperity for the inner provinces while withstanding repeated invasions of barbarian tribes on almost every frontier sector.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Próchoros (Πρόχορος),” composed of two elements: “pró (πρό)” (before, in front) plus “khorós (χορός)” (dance ring, round dance, choral dance, chorus, choir). In turn, the name means “leader of the dance.” Prochorus was one of the Seven Deacons chosen to care for the Christian community’s poor in Jerusalem (6:5). According to the later tradition, he was one of the Seventy Apostles sent out by Jesus in Luke 10. Tradition calls Prochorus the nephew of Stephen the Protomartyr. St Prochorus accompanied the holy Apostle Peter, who ordained him to be the bishop in Nicomedia. 2) Prochoros Kydones (~1330–1369) was an Eastern Orthodox monk, theologian, and linguist.
This name derives from the Middle English “prow,” from the Old French “prou, proesse, proece,” meaning “stalwart, valiant, brave.” In turn, this name derives from the Latin “*prōdis / *prodem,“ meaning ”outstanding or superior skill or ability, bravery or fearlessness, an expert in battle.” The name comes to England by the Bretons during the Norman Conquest in 1066 AD passing through as a surname from a Welsh family.
This name derives from the Old High German word “brūn,” from the Proto-Germanic “*brūnaz” (Old English: brūn), meaning “brown, dark, dusky, shiny, shining one.” Braun, in modern German, literally means “dark, shiny black, dark-haired.” Bruno of Cologne (~1030–1101), the founder of the Carthusian Order, personally founded the order’s first two communities. He was a celebrated teacher at Reims, and a close advisor of his former pupil, Pope Urban II. The feast day is celebrated on October 6 by the Roman Catholic Church. Bruno is also one of the most common Italian surnames.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Príāpos (Πρῐìᾱπος),” of unknown meaning. In Greek mythology, Priapus was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens, and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his oversized, permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism.
This name derives from the Old Norse “BryniulfR,” composed of two elements: “brynja” (breastplate, neck protection of medieval armor equipment, chest part of the armor, coat of mail) plus “ulfr” (wolf). In turn, the name means “armored wolf, battleship wolf.”
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain because of some claim that the name is composed of “przem” (honest, open, simple, gentle) plus “sláva (сла́ва).” (glory, fame, renown, honor, repute, reputation). Others argue that the name comes from the archaic Polish “Przemysł,” but the second element has no connection to “sláva (сла́ва).” In Poland, this name was first registered in 1212 as Premizlaus, probably due to the church’s intense pressure to use a Latinized name.
Poplia is of Italian (Faliscan) origin, probably linked to the Latin “pŭblĭus,” meaning “friend of the people.” The Holy Martyress Poplia (Publia) the Confessor, Deaconess of Antioch, early became a widow, and with all her strength, she turned to raise her son John in the Christian faith. John became a presbyter, and Poplia for her prudent and ascetic life merited a deaconess’s dignity. She took under her guidance widows and young women desiring to devote themselves to the service of God, and she organized a monastery in her home.
Puccio is a diminutive of Giuseppe, Jacopo, and Iacopo. It is of Hebrew origin and comes from the following roots: (YEHÔSÊPH) and (YAʿAKOV).
This name derives from the Latin “pŭdens / pŭdentis,” meaning “honest, virtuous, moderate, decent, reserved.” Saint Pudens was an early Christian saint and martyr. He is mentioned as a layman of the Roman Church in 2 Timothy 4:21. According to tradition, he lodged Saint Peter and was baptized by him, and was martyred under Nero (reigned 54–68).
This name derives from the Latin “pŭdens / pŭdentis,” meaning “honest, virtuous, moderate, decent, reserved.” Saint Pudens was an early Christian saint and martyr. He is mentioned as a layman of the Roman Church in 2 Timothy 4:21. According to tradition, he lodged Saint Peter and was baptized by him, and was martyred under Nero (reigned 54–68).
This name is a variant form of Basilius and the pet form of Paul. It is of Mycenaean Greek, Greek, and Latin origin and comes from the following roots: (BASILEÚS) and (PAULUS).
The Gens Pupia was a Sabine or Etruscan family elevated to the rank of gens publica (plebs) in the fifth century BC. The name Pupius and Pupienus derive from the Latin "pūpus > Pūpius," which means "boy, child, puppet and the first declination of the pupil of the eye that later became (pūpula and pūpilla). 1) Pupienus (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus Augustus; ~165/170–238), also known as Pupienus Maximus, was Roman Emperor with Balbinus for three months in 238, during the Year of the Six Emperors. 2) Marcus Pupius Piso Frugi Calpurnianus belonged initially been to the gens Calpurnia but was adopted by Marcus Pupius when the latter was an older man. He retained, however, his family-name Piso.
This name derives from the Latin “pūpulus,” meaning “little boy, puppet.”
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “púlē (πῠ́λη) Puládēs (Πῠλᾰ́δης),” meaning “door, gate.” Pylades is the son of King Strophius of Phocis and Anaxibia, daughter of Atreus, and sister of Agamemnon and Menelaus. He is mostly known for his strong friendship with his cousin Orestes, son of Agamemnon.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pûr (πῦρ) Pū́ramos (Πῡ́ρᾰμος),” meaning “fire, blaze.” In Greek mythology, Pyramus and Thisbē are a pair of ill-fated lovers whose story forms part of Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Many authors have since retold the story. In the Ovidian version, Pyramus and Thisbe is the story of two lovers in the city of Babylon who occupy connected houses/walls, forbidden by their parents to be wed, because of their parents’ rivalry.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Púrrōn (Πύρρων),” meaning “russet, rust, reddish,” from “pûr (πῦρ),” meaning “fire, blaze.” Pyrrho, a Greek philosopher of Classical Antiquity, is credited as being the first Skeptic philosopher and the inspiration for the school known as Pyrrhonism, founded by Aenesidemus in the 1st century BC. Pyrrho was from Elis, on the Ionian Sea. Diogenes Laertius, quoting from Apollodorus of Athens, says that Pyrrho was at first a painter and that pictures by him were exhibited in the gymnasium at Elis.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Púrrōn (Πύρρων),” meaning “russet, rust, reddish,” from “pûr (πῦρ),” meaning “fire, blaze.” Pyrrho, a Greek philosopher of Classical Antiquity, is credited as being the first Skeptic philosopher and the inspiration for the school known as Pyrrhonism, founded by Aenesidemus in the 1st century BC. Pyrrho was from Elis, on the Ionian Sea. Diogenes Laertius, quoting from Apollodorus of Athens, says that Pyrrho was at first a painter and that pictures by him were exhibited in the gymnasium at Elis.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pámphilos (Πάμφιλος),” composed of two elements: “pân (πᾶν)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “phílos (φίλος)” (beloved, dear, loving, friendly). In turn, the name means “friend of all, kind to everyone, loved by all, loved by all.” Saint Pamphilus of Sulmona, (Italian: Panfilo di Sulmona) “early 8th century”, was bishop of Sulmona and a saint.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pápia (πάπια),” meaning “duck (aquatic bird of the family Anatidae).” Papias was a Greek Apostolic Father, Bishop of Hierapolis (modern Pamukkale, Turkey), and author who lived ~60–130 AD.
This name derives from the Aramaic “Bar-Thalmay” (Ancient Greek: Bartholomaîos ‘Βαρθολομαῖος’), meaning “son of Talmai, son of furrows.” The name is composed of two elements: “bar” (son) plus “telem” (furrows, wrinkled, full of wrinkles). Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, and is usually identified with Nathanael (alternatively spelled Nathaniel, who is mentioned in John 1. He was introduced to Christ through Philip, another of the twelve apostles, where the name Nathanael first appears. Bartholomew is also an English or Scottish surname with the same onomastic meaning as the above as a given name. Bartholomew is a Hebrew version of Ptolemy. Thus Bartholomew is either “son of furrows” or “son of Ptolemy.”
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Proto-Finnic “*päivä,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Uralic “*päjwä” meaning “a day (the period between sunrise and sunset) or a day (from midnight to midnight).”
This family of names represents the short form of German, Scandinavian and English names beginning with the element “bern-” from the Old High German and Ancient Germanic “*bernu- / *berô” (Old Norse: bjǫrn), meaning “bear, wild animal.” It was also used as a byname, pet name, or prefix to create compound names or surnames. In Finnish and Finland Swedish, sometimes even in traditional Swedish, the nickname Nalle (teddy bear) refers to Björn.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pḗdasos (Πήδασος).” Pedasus was the name of several places in Greek mythology. In Homer’s Iliad, Pedasus was the name of a Trojan warrior and the son of the Naiad Abarbarea and human Bucolion.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pḗgasos (Πήγασος),” composed of two elements: “pēgḗ (πηγή)” (spring, fountain, fountain fed by a spring), primarily used to denote springs of Ocean, where Perseus killed Medusa, from whose blood Pegasus sprang, plus “asos (-ασος) suffix.” Pegasus is one of the best known mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine horse, or pterippus, usually depicted as white in color. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pelagos (πελαγος) Pelágios (Πελάγιος),” meaning “of the sea, marine.” The same meaning of the Gaelic name “Morgan,” which was, in fact, used in the Middle Ages to translate Pelagius in the Book of Common Prayer. The name, both male and female, is carried by several saints. The name day is celebrated on various dates in the world.
This name derives from the Latin “pīcus,” meaning “woodpecker.” Picus is a deity worshiped by the Ancient Latins. His myth has passed us by Ovid and Virgil. Picus was the first king of Latium. He was known for his skill at augury and horsemanship. The witch Circe turned him into a woodpecker for scorning her love. Picus’ wife was Canens, a nymph who killed herself after his transformation.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain, but it seems to derive from the Greek name “Píndaros (Πίνδᾰρος).” Pindar (~518–443 BC) was an ancient Greek poet, one of the leading exponents of choral poetry. He was born in Cinocefale, near Thebes, between 518 B.C. and 522, a descendant of the very noble Doric family of the “Egidi (Αἰγεῖδαι)” from Sparta and founders of the aristocratic cult of Apollo Carneo, originally from Boeotia.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pólubos (Πόλῠβος) Polúbios (Πολύβιος),” meaning “an Egyptian, a Phaeacian.” Polybus is an Ancient Greek male name. There are several people in history, including: 1) Polybus of Corinth, best known for having reared Oedipus. 2) Polybus of Sicyon, a son of Hermes and king of Sicyon. 3) Polybus of Thebes, king of the Egyptian Thebes. 4) Polybus (Odyssey), father of Eurymachus. 5) Polybus (Trojan War), a son of Antenor.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Póntos (Πόντος),” meaning “the sea, marine.” In Greek mythology, Pontos was an ancient, pre-Olympian god of the sea, one of the Greek primordial deities. According to the Greek poet Hesiod, Pontus was Gaia’s son and was born without coupling. Pontus is a historical Greek designation for a region on the Black Sea’s southern coast, located in modern-day northeastern Anatolia, in Turkey. The name has a correlation with the Etruscan and Oscan “pompe > pomties” which means “five,” from the Greek “penta (πεντα),” indicating the fifth born. Pontius Pilate was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, from 26–36 AD. He is best known as the judge at the trial of Jesus and the man who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus. As prefect, he served under Emperor Tiberius.
Póthos was one of Aphrodite's erotes and brother to Himeros and Eros. In some versions of the myth, Póthos is the son of Eros or is portrayed as an independent aspect of him. Yet others called him the son of Zephyrus and Iris. He was part of Aphrodite's retinue and carried a vine, indicating a connection to wine or the god Dionysus. Póthos represents longing or yearning and a personification of love or desire.
This name derives from the Hebrew “bô‛az > Bo’az,” meaning “swiftness, power is in him.” 1) Ancestor of David, kinsman-redeemer to Ruth, daughter-in-law of Naomi. 2) Name of the left of two brazen pillars, 18 cubits high, erected in the porch of Solomon’s temple.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pûr (πῦρ) (Greek; pyr ‘πυρ’ / Old English; fȳr / English; fire),” meaning “fire, blaze.” In Greek mythology, Pyrrhus is the nickname given to the hero Neoptolemus, while Pyrrha was the wife of Deucalion, who, with her husband, helped to repopulate the earth after the Flood. Pyrrhus was a Greek general and statesman of the Hellenistic period. He was king of the Greek tribe of Molossians, of the royal Aeacid house (from ~297 BC), and later he became king of Epirus (~306–302, 297–272 BC).
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “platús (πλατύς) Plátōn (Πλάτων),” meaning “broad-shouldered, love free, sensual desire.” Platon was a classical Greek philosopher, mathematician, student of Socrates, writer of philosophical dialogues, and founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Proto-Iranian “Θrita > *Θraitaunah,” meaning “the third.” Fereydun is the name of an Iranian mythical king and hero who is an emblem of victory, justice, and generosity in the Persian literature. Fereydunkenar is a city in and the capital of Fereydunkenar County, Mazandaran Province, Iran. Fereydunshahr is situated inside the Zagros mountain range. It is one of the largest regions of ethnic Georgians in the country. People from Fereydunshahr speak a Georgian dialect along with Persian. The Georgian alphabet is also used.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Italic (Oscan) “paccius / paquius”, of unknown meaning. The gens Paccia, occasionally written Pactia, was a minor plebeian family at ancient Rome. Only a few members of this gens achieved distinction in the Roman state, of whom the most illustrious was Gaius Paccius Africanus, consul in AD 67. 1) Paccius Antiochus, a physician who lived during the early part of the first century. 2) Paccius Orfitus, a centurion primus pilus in the army of Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo, during the reign of Nero. 3) Paccia Marciana, the first wife of Septimius Severus, died before her husband became emperor.
The origin of this name is still quite uncertain today. The theories include: 1) Probably from the Latin “pāx,” which means “peace.” Saint Pacian (~310–391 AD) was a bishop of Barcelona during the 4th-century. The feast day is traditionally celebrated on March 9. Paciano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Perugia in the Italian region Umbria, located about 30 km southwest of Perugia.
This name derives from the Ancient Egyptian “àxōm” (Greek: pakhóm > Pachómios ‘Παχώμιος’),” meaning “eagle.” Saint Pachomius was the founder of Christian cenobitic monasticism. In the Coptic churches, his feast day is celebrated on May 9. In the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, his feast day is celebrated on May 15. He was born in 292 in Thebes (Luxor, Egypt) to pagan parents.
This name derives from the Latin “pāx > Pācificus,” meaning “peace, calm, tranquility, kindness, peacemaker, peace-loving.” St. Pacificus (Pacifico) of San Severino (1653–1721) is an Italian Roman Catholic Saint. He was born at San Severino, the son of Antonio M. Divini and Mariangela Bruni. His parents died soon after his Catholic confirmation when he was only three years old.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Sanskrit “padme,” meaning “lotus.” Padma, the sacred lotus, is an aquatic plant that plays a central role in Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The lotus is an ancient polyvalent symbol in Asian culture. Hindus revere it with the Gods Vishnu, Brahma, and to a lesser degree Kubera, and the goddesses Lakshmi and Sarasvati. The lotus in both Egypt and India symbolizes the union of the four elements; earth, air, fire, and water. The roots are in the earth, it grows in and by means of water, its leaves are nourished by air, and it blooms through the power of the sun’s fire. Padmini in Sanskrit means “She who sits on the lotus,” so it refers to Hindu Goddess Lakshmi. Lakshmi is the Hindu Goddess of wealth, love, prosperity (both material and spiritual), fortune, and the embodiment of beauty. She is the wife of Vishnu. Oṃ maṇi padme hūṃ (Oh, the Jewel of the Lotus, Oh, my God within me) is the six-syllabled Sanskrit mantra. Mani means “jewel” or “bead” and Padma means “the lotus flower,” the Buddhist sacred flower.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives through the Hellenistic form “Paphnoútios (Παφνούτιος),” which in turn derives from the Egyptian “pa-ph-nuti,” meaning “man of God, the one who belongs to God.” Paphnutius of Thebes was a disciple of Saint Anthony the Great and a bishop of a city in the Upper Thebaid in the early 4th-century. Some consider him a prominent member of the First Council of Nicaea, which took place in 325 AD.
This name derives through the Hellenistic form “Paphnoútios (Παφνούτιος),” which in turn derives from the Egyptian “pa-ph-nuti,” meaning “man of God, the one who belongs to God.” Paphnutius of Thebes was a disciple of Saint Anthony the Great and a bishop of a city in the Upper Thebaid in the early 4th-century. Some consider him a prominent member of the First Council of Nicaea, which took place in 325 AD.
This name derives from the Latin “pāgānus,” meaning “farmer, rural, pagan,” from “pāgus,” meaning “the village, the villagers.” Pagano della Torre († 1365) was Patriarch of Aquileia from 1319 until 1332. The son of Florimondo della Torre was a member of a family which had moved to Friuli after the Visconti had ousted them from Milan. Pagano was bishop of Padua in 1302–1319 and succeeded his uncle Cassono as the secular patriarch of Aquileia at the latter’s death, after having been a candidate to the same position in 1302.
This name apparently means “elevated, high, lofty,” from the Coptic “Pishoy.” Saint Paisius Velichkovsky (1722–1794) was an Eastern Orthodox monk and theologian who helped spread the spiritual elder’s concept to the Slavic world.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paíōn (Παίων) Paiónios (Παιώνιος)” meaning “healthy, life and prosperity.” 1) In Greek mythology, Paean was the physician of the gods. The name Paean is believed to be first attested in Mycenaean Greek as an alternative name of Apollo. A god of healing named “Παιήων” is mentioned twice in the Iliad. In book 5, the Olympian god of war, Ares is wounded by mortal hero Diomedes, assisted by Athena. 2) The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. 3) Paeonius of Mende, Chalkidiki, was a Greek sculptor of the late 5th century BC.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) from an untrusted Coptic source meaning “elevated, high.” Saint Pishoy (320–417 AD), known in the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria as the Star of the Desert and the Beloved of our Good Savior, is an Egyptian desert father. He is said to have seen Jesus and that his body is preserved to the present day in incorruptibility at the Monastery of Saint Pishoy at the Nitrian Desert, Egypt. He is venerated by the Oriental Orthodox Churches and the Eastern Orthodox Churches and is known in the latter under the Greek version of his name, Paisios.
This name derives from the Latin “Fācundus,” meaning “eloquent, easy-to-word, able to express themselves, loose, fast, easy, flowing,” which in turn derives from the Latin “fāri,” meaning “narrate, express, manifest, to talk, say.” Facundo Quiroga (1788–1835) was an Argentine caudillo (military strongman) who supported federalism when the country was still in formation. The feast day is traditionally celebrated on November 27.
Names of this root can be derived from different Ancient Greek words and are yet debated which names come from certain words. The theories include: 1) From the Ancient Greek “pállax (πάλλαξ),” meaning “young, a little younger than a teenager.” 2) From the Ancient Greek “pállō (πάλλω),” meaning “to drive, swing, shake.” 3) From the Ancient Greek “pallakís (παλλακίς),” meaning “concubine.” Several male and female figures appear in Greek mythology: 1) Pallas is a Titan, associated with war, killed by Athena to fight for Zeus. Most sources indicate that he was the son of Crius and Eurybia, the brother of Astraeus and Perses, and Styx’s husband. 2) Pallas was also one of the Gigantes born of the blood which spilled onto Gaia when Cronus castrated his father, Uranus. 3) Pallas was the daughter of Triton. Acting as a foster parent to Zeus’ daughter Athena, Triton raised her alongside Pallas.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Palamḗdēs (Πᾰλᾰμήδης),” composed of two elements: “pállax (πάλλαξ)” (young, a little younger than a teenager) or “pállō (πάλλω)” (to drive, swing, shake) plus “mêdos (μῆδος) Mídomai (μήδομαι)” (counsel, plan, art, prudence, cunning). In Greek mythology, Palamedes was generally considered the son of Nauplius and Clymene, daughter of Catreus. King of the island of Evia, an expert in the art of war and brave warrior.
This name derives from Latin “palma > palmārius,” meaning “bearer of palm, pilgrim (in the Holy Land), originally “palm of the hand” the tree so-called due to the shape of its leaves, like fingers of a hand. The feast day is usually celebrated on Palm Sunday (Palm Sunday is a moveable Christian feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in all four canonical Gospels.
This name derives from Latin “palma > palmārius,” meaning “bearer of palm, pilgrim (in the Holy Land), originally “palm of the hand” the tree so-called due to the shape of its leaves, like fingers of a hand. The feast day is usually celebrated on Palm Sunday (Palm Sunday is a moveable Christian feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in all four canonical Gospels.
This name derives from Latin “palma > palmārius,” meaning “bearer of palm, pilgrim (in the Holy Land), originally “palm of the hand” the tree so-called due to the shape of its leaves, like fingers of a hand. The feast day is usually celebrated on Palm Sunday (Palm Sunday is a moveable Christian feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in all four canonical Gospels.
This name derives from the Spanish “paloma,” meaning “the pigeon (family of the dove),” from the Latin “pălumbēs > palumba,” which in turn derives from the Proto Indo-European “*pal-wo-,” meaning “dark-colored, gray.” La Virgen de la Paloma is a Marian image of Madrid (Spain). Without being the official patron of the town (place of Almudena), traditionally considered “popular patron saint of Madrid,” he enjoyed great devotion. In his honor is held annually the Fiestas de la Paloma, very pure, traditional. It is a relatively recent tradition, dating from the late 18th-century.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
In Greek mythology, Palaemon d’Etolia, son of Hephaestus, is one of the Argonauts of Jason. He is also identified as Melicerte, son of Atamanthus and Ino, divinized by Poseidon under the name of God Palaemon. This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Palaímōn (Πᾰλαίμων)”, probably derived from “pállax (πάλλαξ)” (young, a little younger than a teenager) or “pállō (πάλλω)” (to drive, swing, shake).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pámphilos (Πάμφιλος),” composed of two elements: “pân (πᾶν)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “phílos (φίλος)” (beloved, dear, loving, friendly). In turn, the name means “friend of all, kind to everyone, loved by all, loved by all.” Saint Pamphilus of Sulmona, (Italian: Panfilo di Sulmona) “early 8th century”, was bishop of Sulmona and a saint.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Panagía (Παναγία),” composed of two elements: “pân (πᾶν)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “hágios (ἅγιος)” (devoted to the gods, sacred, holy, pious, pure). In turn, the name means “always devoted, entirely sacred.” Panagia which is one of the titles of Mary, the mother of Jesus in Orthodox Christianity. The element pân (πᾶν) is also found in Pankrátios, Pandora, Pámphilos, and Pamela. In Greece, the feast day is celebrated on August 15, the feast of the Virgin Mary’s Assumption.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Athanásios (Αθανάσιος) āthanasíā (ᾱ̓θᾰνᾰσῐ́ᾱ),” composed of two elements: “a- (α-)” (absence of, privative prefix) plus “thánatos (θάνατος) thnḗiskō (θνῄσκω)” (to die, death, corpse). In turn, the name means “immortal, resurrection.” The name Thanassis or Athanasios, in its full form, is known since the antiquity, although it was not that much in use by ancient Greeks. For the Greek Orthodox Church, the name is associated with Athanasios of Alexandreia, also known as Saint Athanasius or Athanasios the Great. He was episcope and Patriarch of Alexandria in Egypt, and he is considered one of the four Fathers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Athanasios was mostly known due to his strong opposition against Arians during the Byzantine Era.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Athanásios (Αθανάσιος) āthanasíā (ᾱ̓θᾰνᾰσῐ́ᾱ),” composed of two elements: “a- (α-)” (absence of, privative prefix) plus “thánatos (θάνατος) thnḗiskō (θνῄσκω)” (to die, death, corpse). In turn, the name means “immortal, resurrection.” The name Thanassis or Athanasios, in its full form, is known since the antiquity, although it was not that much in use by ancient Greeks. For the Greek Orthodox Church, the name is associated with Athanasios of Alexandreia, also known as Saint Athanasius or Athanasios the Great. He was episcope and Patriarch of Alexandria in Egypt, and he is considered one of the four Fathers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Athanasios was mostly known due to his strong opposition against Arians during the Byzantine Era.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Athanásios (Αθανάσιος) āthanasíā (ᾱ̓θᾰνᾰσῐ́ᾱ),” composed of two elements: “a- (α-)” (absence of, privative prefix) plus “thánatos (θάνατος) thnḗiskō (θνῄσκω)” (to die, death, corpse). In turn, the name means “immortal, resurrection.” The name Thanassis or Athanasios, in its full form, is known since the antiquity, although it was not that much in use by ancient Greeks. For the Greek Orthodox Church, the name is associated with Athanasios of Alexandreia, also known as Saint Athanasius or Athanasios the Great. He was episcope and Patriarch of Alexandria in Egypt, and he is considered one of the four Fathers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Athanasios was mostly known due to his strong opposition against Arians during the Byzantine Era.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Athanásios (Αθανάσιος) āthanasíā (ᾱ̓θᾰνᾰσῐ́ᾱ),” composed of two elements: “a- (α-)” (absence of, privative prefix) plus “thánatos (θάνατος) thnḗiskō (θνῄσκω)” (to die, death, corpse). In turn, the name means “immortal, resurrection.” The name Thanassis or Athanasios, in its full form, is known since the antiquity, although it was not that much in use by ancient Greeks. For the Greek Orthodox Church, the name is associated with Athanasios of Alexandreia, also known as Saint Athanasius or Athanasios the Great. He was episcope and Patriarch of Alexandria in Egypt, and he is considered one of the four Fathers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Athanasios was mostly known due to his strong opposition against Arians during the Byzantine Era.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Panteleḯmon (Παντελεήμων)” (Greek: Panteleímonas’ Παντελεήμονας’), composed of two elements: “pâs (πᾶς) pánta (πάντᾰ)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “éleos (ἔλεος) eleéō (ἐλεέω) eleḗmōn (ἐλεήμων)” (have pity on, show mercy to, compassion). In turn, the name means “compassionate, most merciful.” Historically, the use of the name Pantaleon is linked to the cult of St. Pantaleon, whose reverence also extends outside of Italy: in Greece, for example, the saint is known as “Panteleimon” (Παντελεήμων). The feast day, associated with Eastern Orthodox saints, is traditionally celebrated on July 27. St. Panteleimon Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery built on the southwest side of the peninsula of Mount Athos in Macedonia, Northern Greece. It is often referred to as “Russian” and does have historical and liturgical ties to the Russian Orthodox Church; nevertheless, like all the other monastic settlements on Mount Athos, the monastery is under the direct ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, and all its monks are citizens of Greece, usually naturalized.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pankrátios (Παγκράτιος),” composed of two elements: “pân (πᾶν)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “krátos (κρᾰ́τος)” (might, strength, dominion, power). In turn, the name means “all power, very powerful, omnipotent.” It was originally an epithet of Zeus. Saint Pancras or Pancratius (289–304) was a young Christian who was martyred at the age of fourteen in Rome during Diocletian's reign and is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. Saint Pancras is one of the so-called saints of ice, with St. Servatius, San Mamerto, and St. Boniface of Tarsus. Pankration was a martial art introduced into the Greek Olympic Games in 648 BC and founded as a blend of boxing and wrestling but with almost no rules save disallowing biting and gouging of the opponent’s eyes.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pankrátios (Παγκράτιος),” composed of two elements: “pân (πᾶν)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “krátos (κρᾰ́τος)” (might, strength, dominion, power). In turn, the name means “all power, very powerful, omnipotent.” It was originally an epithet of Zeus. Saint Pancras or Pancratius (289–304) was a young Christian who was martyred at the age of fourteen in Rome during Diocletian's reign and is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. Saint Pancras is one of the so-called saints of ice, with St. Servatius, San Mamerto, and St. Boniface of Tarsus. Pankration was a martial art introduced into the Greek Olympic Games in 648 BC and founded as a blend of boxing and wrestling but with almost no rules save disallowing biting and gouging of the opponent’s eyes.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pandīìōn (Πᾰνδῑìων),” composed of two elements: “pân (πᾶν)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “dîos (δῖος)” (heavenly, divine, noble). In turn, the name means “all divine, always divine.” In Greek mythology, Pandion was a legendary King of Athens, the son, and heir to Erichthonius of Athens and his wife, the naiad Praxithea. Through his father, he was the grandson of the god Hephaestus. He married a naiad, Zeuxippe, and they had two sons Erechtheus and Butes, and two daughters Procne and Philomela.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pandīìōn (Πᾰνδῑìων),” composed of two elements: “pân (πᾶν)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “dîos (δῖος)” (heavenly, divine, noble). In turn, the name means “all divine, always divine.” In Greek mythology, Pandion was a legendary King of Athens, the son, and heir to Erichthonius of Athens and his wife, the naiad Praxithea. Through his father, he was the grandson of the god Hephaestus. He married a naiad, Zeuxippe, and they had two sons Erechtheus and Butes, and two daughters Procne and Philomela.
This name derives from the Germanic (Langobardic) “Pandulfus,” composed of two elements: “bandwō” (flag, sign, symbol) plus “*-wulfaz” (wolf). In turn, the name means “symbol of the wolf, under the sign of the wolf.” Pandulf I Ironhead († 981) was the Prince of Benevento and Capua until his death. He was made Duke of Spoleto and Camerino in 967 and succeeded as Prince of Salerno in 977 or 978. He was an essential nobleman in the fight with the Byzantines and Saracens for control of the south (Mezzogiorno) in the centuries after the collapse of Lombard and Carolingian authority on the Italian Peninsula.
This name derives from the Germanic (Langobardic) “Pandulfus,” composed of two elements: “bandwō” (flag, sign, symbol) plus “*-wulfaz” (wolf). In turn, the name means “symbol of the wolf, under the sign of the wolf.” Pandulf I Ironhead († 981) was the Prince of Benevento and Capua until his death. He was made Duke of Spoleto and Camerino in 967 and succeeded as Prince of Salerno in 977 or 978. He was an essential nobleman in the fight with the Byzantines and Saracens for control of the south (Mezzogiorno) in the centuries after the collapse of Lombard and Carolingian authority on the Italian Peninsula.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pámphilos (Πάμφιλος),” composed of two elements: “pân (πᾶν)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “phílos (φίλος)” (beloved, dear, loving, friendly). In turn, the name means “friend of all, kind to everyone, loved by all, loved by all.” Saint Pamphilus of Sulmona, (Italian: Panfilo di Sulmona) “early 8th century”, was bishop of Sulmona and a saint.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pankrátios (Παγκράτιος),” composed of two elements: “pân (πᾶν)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “krátos (κρᾰ́τος)” (might, strength, dominion, power). In turn, the name means “all power, very powerful, omnipotent.” It was originally an epithet of Zeus. Saint Pancras or Pancratius (289–304) was a young Christian who was martyred at the age of fourteen in Rome during Diocletian's reign and is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. Saint Pancras is one of the so-called saints of ice, with St. Servatius, San Mamerto, and St. Boniface of Tarsus. Pankration was a martial art introduced into the Greek Olympic Games in 648 BC and founded as a blend of boxing and wrestling but with almost no rules save disallowing biting and gouging of the opponent’s eyes.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pankrátios (Παγκράτιος),” composed of two elements: “pân (πᾶν)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “krátos (κρᾰ́τος)” (might, strength, dominion, power). In turn, the name means “all power, very powerful, omnipotent.” It was originally an epithet of Zeus. Saint Pancras or Pancratius (289–304) was a young Christian who was martyred at the age of fourteen in Rome during Diocletian's reign and is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. Saint Pancras is one of the so-called saints of ice, with St. Servatius, San Mamerto, and St. Boniface of Tarsus. Pankration was a martial art introduced into the Greek Olympic Games in 648 BC and founded as a blend of boxing and wrestling but with almost no rules save disallowing biting and gouging of the opponent’s eyes.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pankrátios (Παγκράτιος),” composed of two elements: “pân (πᾶν)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “krátos (κρᾰ́τος)” (might, strength, dominion, power). In turn, the name means “all power, very powerful, omnipotent.” It was originally an epithet of Zeus. Saint Pancras or Pancratius (289–304) was a young Christian who was martyred at the age of fourteen in Rome during Diocletian's reign and is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. Saint Pancras is one of the so-called saints of ice, with St. Servatius, San Mamerto, and St. Boniface of Tarsus. Pankration was a martial art introduced into the Greek Olympic Games in 648 BC and founded as a blend of boxing and wrestling but with almost no rules save disallowing biting and gouging of the opponent’s eyes.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Athanásios (Αθανάσιος) āthanasíā (ᾱ̓θᾰνᾰσῐ́ᾱ),” composed of two elements: “a- (α-)” (absence of, privative prefix) plus “thánatos (θάνατος) thnḗiskō (θνῄσκω)” (to die, death, corpse). In turn, the name means “immortal, resurrection.” The name Thanassis or Athanasios, in its full form, is known since the antiquity, although it was not that much in use by ancient Greeks. For the Greek Orthodox Church, the name is associated with Athanasios of Alexandreia, also known as Saint Athanasius or Athanasios the Great. He was episcope and Patriarch of Alexandria in Egypt, and he is considered one of the four Fathers of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Athanasios was mostly known due to his strong opposition against Arians during the Byzantine Era.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pápia (πάπια),” meaning “duck (aquatic bird of the family Anatidae).” Papias was a Greek Apostolic Father, Bishop of Hierapolis (modern Pamukkale, Turkey), and author who lived ~60–130 AD.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pápia (πάπια),” meaning “duck (aquatic bird of the family Anatidae).” Papias was a Greek Apostolic Father, Bishop of Hierapolis (modern Pamukkale, Turkey), and author who lived ~60–130 AD.
This name derives from the Medieval Latin “Francus / Franciscus,” meaning “Franco, belonging to the people of the Franks.” In turn, the name derives from the Germanic “*frankô / *franka,” meaning “javelin, spear.” Ultimately the name is a derivative of the Proto-Germanic “*sahsą,” meaning “knife, dagger.” The Franks, in the Middle Ages, were the only ones who enjoyed the rights of free citizens; the term “frank” means “free man, sincere or true.” The term can be associated with the baptismal name since the ninth century. Originally it refers to a Germanic people who derived their tribal name from a type of ax they used in the past. The Francisca (or Francesca) is a throwing ax used as a weapon during the early Middle Ages by the Franks, among whom it was a typical national weapon at the time of the Merovingians from 500 to 750 known to have been used during the reign of Charlemagne (768-814). Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher. He founded the men’s Franciscan Order, the women’s Order of St. Clare, and the Third Order of Saint Francis, for men and women not able to live the lives of itinerant preachers, followed by the early members of the Order of Friars Minor or the monastic lives of the Poor Clares.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “paramenō (παραμονή) paramonē (παραμονή),” composed of two elements: “pará (πᾰρᾰ́)” (from, because of, beside, by, near) plus “ménō (μένω)” (stay, wait). In turn, the name means “abidance, staying, remaining, endurance, constancy, resistance, steadiness.” St. Paramon and Companions were three hundred and seventy-five martyrs who are reported to have been put to death on the same day during the Church’s persecutions under Emperor Trajanus Decius. St. Paramon feast day is traditionally celebrated on November 29.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paraskeuḗ (Πᾰρᾰσκευή),” meaning “preparation, Friday.” Saint Paraskevi of Rome is venerated as a Christian martyr of the 2nd-century. According to Christian tradition, she was born in Rome, about 140 AD, to Christians’ parents. Her parents, Agathon and Politia, were of Greek origin and had prayed for many years to have a child. When Politia finally bore a child, the baby girl was named Paraskevi, which means “Friday” in Greek, because she was born on that day.
From some medieval texts appears that the first part of the name Pardwulf or Pardulf (pard) means in Frankish “brave” which leads back to the Old High German “harti / hard.” It seems, therefore, that for some strange reason, has been added a “P,” which has nothing to do about “pard” which means “a leopard, a panther.” Finally, the name should come from two Germanic components: “*harduz / *hardu-” (hard, strong, brave, valiant, powerful one) plus “*-wulfaz” (wolf). In turn, the name means “brave warrior, strong as a wolf.” Saint Pardulphus (~657–737) was a Frankish saint and Benedictine abbot. He is the author of the Vita Pardulfi, which is notable for the insight it provides into life in Aquitaine at the time.
From some medieval texts appears that the first part of the name Pardwulf or Pardulf (pard) means in Frankish “brave” which leads back to the Old High German “harti / hard.” It seems, therefore, that for some strange reason, has been added a “P,” which has nothing to do about “pard” which means “a leopard, a panther.” Finally, the name should come from two Germanic components: “*harduz / *hardu-” (hard, strong, brave, valiant, powerful one) plus “*-wulfaz” (wolf). In turn, the name means “brave warrior, strong as a wolf.” Saint Pardulphus (~657–737) was a Frankish saint and Benedictine abbot. He is the author of the Vita Pardulfi, which is notable for the insight it provides into life in Aquitaine at the time.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Páris (Πᾰ́ρῐς),” meaning “wrestler, combative.” Paris, the son of Priam, king of Troy, appears in many Greek legends. Probably the best-known was his elopement with Helen, queen of Sparta, this being one of the immediate causes of the Trojan War. Homer’s Iliad casts Paris as unskilled and cowardly. His brother Hector scolds and belittles him, though Paris readily admits his shortcomings in battle. His preference for bow and arrow emphasizes this since he does not follow the code of honor shared by the other heroes.
This name derives from the Celtic Gallic word “Parisio,” meaning “the working people, the craftsmen,” or maybe from the Celtic “par,” meaning “boat.” The name of the capital city of France is called Lutetia (Lutetia Parisiorum, “Lutetia of the Parisii”). The Parisii were a Celtic Iron Age that lived on the banks of the River Seine (in Latin, Sequana) in Gaul from the middle of the third century BC until the Roman era. With the Suessiones, the Parisii participated in the general rising of Vercingetorix against Julius Caesar in 52 BC.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Parménō (παραμένω),” composed of two elements: “pará (παρά)” (beside by) plus “ménō (μένω)” (to stay, to remain). In turn, the name means “to stay beside, to stand one’s ground.” Parmenas was one of the Seven Deacons. He is believed to have preached the gospel in Asia Minor. Parmenas suffered martyrdom in 98, under the persecution of Trajan. Christian tradition identifies him as the Bishop of Soli. Some take this to be Soli, Cyprus, while others interpret it as Soli, Cilicia.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Parthénos (Παρθένος),” meaning “a young, unmarried woman, maiden, virgin, pupil; and Virgo (constellation), Virgo (Zodiac sign).” Saint Parthenios, Bishop of Lampsakos, was a native of the city of Melitoupolis (in northwestern Asia Minor), where his father Christopher served as a deacon. The youth did not receive adequate schooling, but he learned the Holy Scriptures by attending church services. He had a kind heart and distributed to the poor the money he earned working as a fisherman. There are several characters in Greek mythology called “Parthenia (maiden, virgin),” including: 1) Daughter of Staphylus and Chrysothemis, sister of Rhoeo, and Molpadia (Hemithea). 2) Daughter of Apollo and Chrysothemis. 3) An epithet of the virgin goddess Athena.
This name derives from the SANSKRIT “Parvesh”, meaning “Lord of celebration, Master of party”. Person with name Parvesh are mainly Hindu by religion. Name Parvesh belongs to rashi Kanya (Virgo) with dominant planet Mercury (Buddh) and Nakshatra (stars) Uttara Phalguni, Hastha, Poorva Phalguni.
This name derives from the Latin “Paschalis or Pashalis” which means “passage, relating to Easter,” from the Latin “pascha -ālis,” from the Ancient Greek “páskha (πάσχα),” from the Aramaic “pasḥā,” which in turn derives from the Hebrew “pésakh,” which means “to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day.” Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. 1) Mysterii Paschalis is the incipit of an apostolic letter issued “motu proprio” by Pope Paul VI on 14 February 1969. It reorganized the liturgical year of the Roman Rite and revised the liturgical celebrations of Jesus Christ and the saints in the General Roman Calendar. 2) Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; †824) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824. His mother was the renowned religious, the Lady Theodora.
This name derives from the Latin “Paschalis or Pashalis” which means “passage, relating to Easter,” from the Latin “pascha -ālis,” from the Ancient Greek “páskha (πάσχα),” from the Aramaic “pasḥā,” which in turn derives from the Hebrew “pésakh,” which means “to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day.” Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. 1) Mysterii Paschalis is the incipit of an apostolic letter issued “motu proprio” by Pope Paul VI on 14 February 1969. It reorganized the liturgical year of the Roman Rite and revised the liturgical celebrations of Jesus Christ and the saints in the General Roman Calendar. 2) Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; †824) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824. His mother was the renowned religious, the Lady Theodora.
This name derives from the Latin “Paschalis or Pashalis” which means “passage, relating to Easter,” from the Latin “pascha -ālis,” from the Ancient Greek “páskha (πάσχα),” from the Aramaic “pasḥā,” which in turn derives from the Hebrew “pésakh,” which means “to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day.” Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. 1) Mysterii Paschalis is the incipit of an apostolic letter issued “motu proprio” by Pope Paul VI on 14 February 1969. It reorganized the liturgical year of the Roman Rite and revised the liturgical celebrations of Jesus Christ and the saints in the General Roman Calendar. 2) Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; †824) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824. His mother was the renowned religious, the Lady Theodora.
This name derives from the Latin “Paschalis or Pashalis” which means “passage, relating to Easter,” from the Latin “pascha -ālis,” from the Ancient Greek “páskha (πάσχα),” from the Aramaic “pasḥā,” which in turn derives from the Hebrew “pésakh,” which means “to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day.” Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. 1) Mysterii Paschalis is the incipit of an apostolic letter issued “motu proprio” by Pope Paul VI on 14 February 1969. It reorganized the liturgical year of the Roman Rite and revised the liturgical celebrations of Jesus Christ and the saints in the General Roman Calendar. 2) Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; †824) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824. His mother was the renowned religious, the Lady Theodora.
This name derives from the Latin “Paschalis or Pashalis” which means “passage, relating to Easter,” from the Latin “pascha -ālis,” from the Ancient Greek “páskha (πάσχα),” from the Aramaic “pasḥā,” which in turn derives from the Hebrew “pésakh,” which means “to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day.” Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. 1) Mysterii Paschalis is the incipit of an apostolic letter issued “motu proprio” by Pope Paul VI on 14 February 1969. It reorganized the liturgical year of the Roman Rite and revised the liturgical celebrations of Jesus Christ and the saints in the General Roman Calendar. 2) Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; †824) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824. His mother was the renowned religious, the Lady Theodora.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paschalis or Pashalis” which means “passage, relating to Easter,” from the Latin “pascha -ālis,” from the Ancient Greek “páskha (πάσχα),” from the Aramaic “pasḥā,” which in turn derives from the Hebrew “pésakh,” which means “to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day.” Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. 1) Mysterii Paschalis is the incipit of an apostolic letter issued “motu proprio” by Pope Paul VI on 14 February 1969. It reorganized the liturgical year of the Roman Rite and revised the liturgical celebrations of Jesus Christ and the saints in the General Roman Calendar. 2) Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; †824) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824. His mother was the renowned religious, the Lady Theodora.
This name derives from the Latin “Paschalis or Pashalis” which means “passage, relating to Easter,” from the Latin “pascha -ālis,” from the Ancient Greek “páskha (πάσχα),” from the Aramaic “pasḥā,” which in turn derives from the Hebrew “pésakh,” which means “to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day.” Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. 1) Mysterii Paschalis is the incipit of an apostolic letter issued “motu proprio” by Pope Paul VI on 14 February 1969. It reorganized the liturgical year of the Roman Rite and revised the liturgical celebrations of Jesus Christ and the saints in the General Roman Calendar. 2) Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; †824) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824. His mother was the renowned religious, the Lady Theodora.
This name derives from the Latin “Paschalis or Pashalis” which means “passage, relating to Easter,” from the Latin “pascha -ālis,” from the Ancient Greek “páskha (πάσχα),” from the Aramaic “pasḥā,” which in turn derives from the Hebrew “pésakh,” which means “to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day.” Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. 1) Mysterii Paschalis is the incipit of an apostolic letter issued “motu proprio” by Pope Paul VI on 14 February 1969. It reorganized the liturgical year of the Roman Rite and revised the liturgical celebrations of Jesus Christ and the saints in the General Roman Calendar. 2) Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; †824) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824. His mother was the renowned religious, the Lady Theodora.
This name derives from the Latin “pāstor,” meaning “a person who tends sheep; shepherd, a Christian who takes care of other Christians’ spiritual needs.” In turn, the name derives from “pāscō,” meaning “to feed, maintain, pasture, graze.” A pastor is an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. A pastor also gives advice and counsel to people from the community or congregation. Saints Justus and Pastor (Latin: Iustus et Pastor; died ~304) are venerated as Christian martyrs. According to their Acts, they were two schoolboys (Justus was 13 years old, Pastor less than 9) who were killed for their faith during the persecution of Christians by the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
This name derives from the Latin “Paschalis or Pashalis” which means “passage, relating to Easter,” from the Latin “pascha -ālis,” from the Ancient Greek “páskha (πάσχα),” from the Aramaic “pasḥā,” which in turn derives from the Hebrew “pésakh,” which means “to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day.” Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. 1) Mysterii Paschalis is the incipit of an apostolic letter issued “motu proprio” by Pope Paul VI on 14 February 1969. It reorganized the liturgical year of the Roman Rite and revised the liturgical celebrations of Jesus Christ and the saints in the General Roman Calendar. 2) Pope Saint Paschal I (Latin: Paschalis I; †824) was Pope from 25 January 817 to his death in 824. His mother was the renowned religious, the Lady Theodora.
Saint Patapios is the patron saint of dropsy. Saint Patapios’ memory is celebrated on December 8 (main celebration) and Tuesday 2 days after the Sunday of Easter (in memory of the day that his relic was discovered). His relic is kept at the female monastery of Saint Patapios at Loutraki, a spa town near Athens, Greece. The Monastery of St. Patapios (also Agios Patapios) is a monastery for women located 14km (22ft) from Loutraki, Greece, at an elevation of some 700m (1120ft) on the Geraneai mountains. The monastery is within the jurisdiction of the Metropolis of Korinthos of the Church of Greece. The feast day is celebrated on December 8.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
Saint Patapios is the patron saint of dropsy. Saint Patapios’ memory is celebrated on December 8 (main celebration) and Tuesday 2 days after the Sunday of Easter (in memory of the day that his relic was discovered). His relic is kept at the female monastery of Saint Patapios at Loutraki, a spa town near Athens, Greece. The Monastery of St. Patapios (also Agios Patapios) is a monastery for women located 14km (22ft) from Loutraki, Greece, at an elevation of some 700m (1120ft) on the Geraneai mountains. The monastery is within the jurisdiction of the Metropolis of Korinthos of the Church of Greece. The feast day is celebrated on December 8.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from Latin “palma > palmārius,” meaning “bearer of palm, pilgrim (in the Holy Land), originally “palm of the hand” the tree so-called due to the shape of its leaves, like fingers of a hand. The feast day is usually celebrated on Palm Sunday (Palm Sunday is a moveable Christian feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in all four canonical Gospels.
This name derives from the Greek (Latinized) “Pausides,” meaning “quiet, peaceful,” which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek “paúō (παύω),” meaning “cease, stop, end, terminate.” In the Roman religion, Pauso is the Roman god of rest, according to Arnobius. He seems to have been the adversary of Bellona by bringing a pause to the commotion of war. In turn, the name means “one who takes a break, which stops what he is doing.”
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name apparently means “elevated, high, lofty,” from the Coptic “Pishoy.” Saint Paisius Velichkovsky (1722–1794) was an Eastern Orthodox monk and theologian who helped spread the spiritual elder’s concept to the Slavic world.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) from an untrusted Coptic source meaning “elevated, high.” Saint Pishoy (320–417 AD), known in the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria as the Star of the Desert and the Beloved of our Good Savior, is an Egyptian desert father. He is said to have seen Jesus and that his body is preserved to the present day in incorruptibility at the Monastery of Saint Pishoy at the Nitrian Desert, Egypt. He is venerated by the Oriental Orthodox Churches and the Eastern Orthodox Churches and is known in the latter under the Greek version of his name, Paisios.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pḗdasos (Πήδασος).” Pedasus was the name of several places in Greek mythology. In Homer’s Iliad, Pedasus was the name of a Trojan warrior and the son of the Naiad Abarbarea and human Bucolion.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pḗgasos (Πήγασος),” composed of two elements: “pēgḗ (πηγή)” (spring, fountain, fountain fed by a spring), primarily used to denote springs of Ocean, where Perseus killed Medusa, from whose blood Pegasus sprang, plus “asos (-ασος) suffix.” Pegasus is one of the best known mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine horse, or pterippus, usually depicted as white in color. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pḗgasos (Πήγασος),” composed of two elements: “pēgḗ (πηγή)” (spring, fountain, fountain fed by a spring), primarily used to denote springs of Ocean, where Perseus killed Medusa, from whose blood Pegasus sprang, plus “asos (-ασος) suffix.” Pegasus is one of the best known mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine horse, or pterippus, usually depicted as white in color. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pelagos (πελαγος) Pelágios (Πελάγιος),” meaning “of the sea, marine.” The same meaning of the Gaelic name “Morgan,” which was, in fact, used in the Middle Ages to translate Pelagius in the Book of Common Prayer. The name, both male and female, is carried by several saints. The name day is celebrated on various dates in the world.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pelagos (πελαγος) Pelágios (Πελάγιος),” meaning “of the sea, marine.” The same meaning of the Gaelic name “Morgan,” which was, in fact, used in the Middle Ages to translate Pelagius in the Book of Common Prayer. The name, both male and female, is carried by several saints. The name day is celebrated on various dates in the world.
This name derives from the medieval name “Pellegrino,” which in turn is from the Latin “per ăger > pĕrĕgrē > pĕrĕgrīnus,” meaning “pilgrim, stranger, a foreigner, traveling outside of the country, the countryside, abroad, in a foreign country.” It is about the pilgrimage in places of worship, especially in Rome or in the holy land. Saint Peregrine (1260–1345) is an Italian saint of the Servite Order (Friar Order Servants of Mary). He is the patron saint for persons who have cancer, AIDS, or other illness.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) From the Ancient Greek “Pilós (πηλός),” meaning “clay.” 2) From the Ancient Greek “pílos (πίλος),” meaning “hat, cap.” 3) From the Ancient Greek “pelós (πελός),” meaning “dark-colored, ashen.” In Greek mythology, Peleus was a hero whose myth was already known to Homer’s hearers in the late 8th-century BC. Peleus was the son of Aeacus, king of the island of Aegina, and Endeïs, the oread of Mount Pelion in Thessaly. He married the sea-nymph Thetis with whom he fathered Achilles.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Binyâmı̂yn > Benjâmîn” (Ancient Greek: Beniāmī́n’ Βενιᾱμῑ́ν’), meaning “son of the right hand, favored, darling.” The name is also a patronymic surname. Benjamin was the youngest of the sons of Jacob and Rachel in the Bible. It is popular in the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths, having many variant forms in other languages. The “Benjamin of the family” is a phrase used in several languages to refer to the youngest son, especially when he is younger than his brothers. Sometimes the name is chosen for a son born to mature parents unlikely to have more children, especially if he has several older siblings.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Binyâmı̂yn > Benjâmîn” (Ancient Greek: Beniāmī́n’ Βενιᾱμῑ́ν’), meaning “son of the right hand, favored, darling.” The name is also a patronymic surname. Benjamin was the youngest of the sons of Jacob and Rachel in the Bible. It is popular in the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths, having many variant forms in other languages. The “Benjamin of the family” is a phrase used in several languages to refer to the youngest son, especially when he is younger than his brothers. Sometimes the name is chosen for a son born to mature parents unlikely to have more children, especially if he has several older siblings.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Panteleḯmon (Παντελεήμων)” (Greek: Panteleímonas’ Παντελεήμονας’), composed of two elements: “pâs (πᾶς) pánta (πάντᾰ)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “éleos (ἔλεος) eleéō (ἐλεέω) eleḗmōn (ἐλεήμων)” (have pity on, show mercy to, compassion). In turn, the name means “compassionate, most merciful.” Historically, the use of the name Pantaleon is linked to the cult of St. Pantaleon, whose reverence also extends outside of Italy: in Greece, for example, the saint is known as “Panteleimon” (Παντελεήμων). The feast day, associated with Eastern Orthodox saints, is traditionally celebrated on July 27. St. Panteleimon Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery built on the southwest side of the peninsula of Mount Athos in Macedonia, Northern Greece. It is often referred to as “Russian” and does have historical and liturgical ties to the Russian Orthodox Church; nevertheless, like all the other monastic settlements on Mount Athos, the monastery is under the direct ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, and all its monks are citizens of Greece, usually naturalized.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paíōn (Παίων) Paiónios (Παιώνιος)” meaning “healthy, life and prosperity.” 1) In Greek mythology, Paean was the physician of the gods. The name Paean is believed to be first attested in Mycenaean Greek as an alternative name of Apollo. A god of healing named “Παιήων” is mentioned twice in the Iliad. In book 5, the Olympian god of war, Ares is wounded by mortal hero Diomedes, assisted by Athena. 2) The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. 3) Paeonius of Mende, Chalkidiki, was a Greek sculptor of the late 5th century BC.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Middle English “pippin / pippe,” meaning “a seed, or any of several varieties of eating apple that have a yellow or green skin with patches of red.” In turn, the name derives from the post-classical Latin “pītuīta > pipita,” meaning “mucus, phlegm.” Pippin, Peppin, and Pepin (Latin: Pippinus, Pipinus, and Pepinus) are variants of a single Frankish given name borne in the Carolingian family that ruled the Frankish Empire in what is now France and the western parts of Germany in the Middle Ages.
This name derives from the Middle English “pippin / pippe,” meaning “a seed, or any of several varieties of eating apple that have a yellow or green skin with patches of red.” In turn, the name derives from the post-classical Latin “pītuīta > pipita,” meaning “mucus, phlegm.” Pippin, Peppin, and Pepin (Latin: Pippinus, Pipinus, and Pepinus) are variants of a single Frankish given name borne in the Carolingian family that ruled the Frankish Empire in what is now France and the western parts of Germany in the Middle Ages.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from the Hebrew “Yehôsêph,” meaning “Yehowah has added, he will enlarge, God will increase, may he add,” which in turn derives from “yâsaph,” meaning “to add, increase, do again, increase, do again.” The name has enjoyed significant popularity in its many forms in numerous countries. It is widespread in contemporary Israel, as either “Yossi” or “Yosef.” In the Old Testament, Joseph is Jacob’s eleventh son and Rachel’s first. In the New Testament, Joseph is the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the New Testament, there is another Joseph as well, Joseph of Arimathea, a secret disciple of Jesus who supplied the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Yūsuf ibn Yaʿqūb ibn Isḥāq ibn Ibrāhīm (estimated to have lived in the 16th century BCE) is an Islamic prophet found in the Qurʾān, the holy scripture of Islam. He corresponds to Joseph (son of Jacob), a character from the Jewish religious scripture, the Tanakh, and the Christian Bible.
This name derives from the Old High German “Berinhart / Berenhard,” composed of two elements “*bernu- / *berô” (bear, wild animal) plus “*harduz / *hardu-” (hard, strong, brave, fearless, powerful). In turn, the name means “strong and powerful as a bear.” The Normans brought it to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Beornheard. 1) Bernard of Clairvaux was a French abbot and the primary builder of the reforming Cistercian order. After the death of his mother, Bernard sought admission into the Cistercian order. 2) Bérard d’Albret, lord of Vayres and Vertheuil († 1346), was a cadet member of the House of Albret in Gascony and an English commander during the Hundred Years War. 3) Berard of Carbio was a Franciscan friar who was executed in Morocco due to his attempts to promote Christianity, a thirteenth-century saint, and martyr. According to tradition, Berard was born into Leopardi’s noble family and was a native of Carbio in Umbria, a province of the Papal States.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Periklês (Περῐκλῆς),” composed of two elements: “perí (περί)” (about, concerning, near) plus “kléos (κλέος)” (rumor, report, good report, fame, glory). In turn, the name means “around the glory, surrounded by a glory, very famous.” Pericles was a prominent and influential Greek statesman, orator, and general of Athens during the city’s Golden Age, specifically, the time between the Persian and Peloponnesian wars.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Periklês (Περῐκλῆς),” composed of two elements: “perí (περί)” (about, concerning, near) plus “kléos (κλέος)” (rumor, report, good report, fame, glory). In turn, the name means “around the glory, surrounded by a glory, very famous.” Pericles was a prominent and influential Greek statesman, orator, and general of Athens during the city’s Golden Age, specifically, the time between the Persian and Peloponnesian wars.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Periklês (Περῐκλῆς),” composed of two elements: “perí (περί)” (about, concerning, near) plus “kléos (κλέος)” (rumor, report, good report, fame, glory). In turn, the name means “around the glory, surrounded by a glory, very famous.” Pericles was a prominent and influential Greek statesman, orator, and general of Athens during the city’s Golden Age, specifically, the time between the Persian and Peloponnesian wars.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Periklês (Περῐκλῆς),” composed of two elements: “perí (περί)” (about, concerning, near) plus “kléos (κλέος)” (rumor, report, good report, fame, glory). In turn, the name means “around the glory, surrounded by a glory, very famous.” Pericles was a prominent and influential Greek statesman, orator, and general of Athens during the city’s Golden Age, specifically, the time between the Persian and Peloponnesian wars.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Old High German “Bernulf,” composed of two elements “*bernu- / *berô” (bear, wild animal) plus “*-wulfaz” (wolf). Bernolfo of Asti (9th century AD) was Bishop of Asti. Traditionally, the Bishop was one of several (unnamed) martyrs put to death by Muslim raiders in the early 9th-century. Their remains have later transferred the church at Mondovì, where Bernulf was venerated as patron saint of the town. The feast day is traditionally celebrated on July 19.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pérthō (πέρθω) pérthein (πέρθειν) Pérsēs (Πέρσης).” Perses was the son of Titan siblings, Kreios and Eurybia, and was the Titan god of destruction in mythology. He was wed to Asteria, his cousin, daughter of Titans Phoebe and Coeus. They had one child noted in mythology, Hecate, honored by Zeus above all others as the goddess of wilderness, childbirth, witchcraft, and magic.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pérthō (πέρθω) pérthein (πέρθειν) Perséus (Περσεύς),” meaning “to waste, to sack, to slay, ravage, destroy.” Demigod Perseus, the founder of Mycenae and the Perseid dynasty of Danaans there, was the first of the heroes of Greek mythology whose exploits in defeating various archaic monsters provided the founding myths of the Twelve Olympians. Perseus was the Greek hero who killed Medusa and claimed Andromeda, having rescued her from a sea monster sent by Poseidon in retribution for Queen Cassiopeia, declaring that her daughter, Andromeda, was more beautiful than the Nereids.
This name derives from the Old High German “Berhtwald,” composed of two elements: “*berhtaz” (light, bright, clear, shining one) plus “*waldaʐ” (ruler, might, mighty one, power, powerful one). The name means “prominent in control, a great ruler.” The name comes into fashion in the German High Middle Ages, from about the 11th-century. The cognate Old English name is Beorhtwald, attested as the name of an archbishop in the 8th-century. Berthold of Hanover was a German Cistercian and Bishop of Livonia, who met his death in a crusade against the pagan Livonians. Bertold von Henneberg-Römhild was Archbishop of Mainz and Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire from 1484 to 1504).
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Etruscan “petruna,” via Latin “pĕtrōnĭus.” The Petronius family seems to have been originally Roman but, in fact, was Etruscan. Ash urns were found in Perusia (now Perugia) with Etruscan inscriptions, and there are old gravestones with the Etruscan name “Petruni” around the sixth and seventh centuries. Saint Petronilla is venerated as a virgin martyr by the Catholic Church. She died in Rome at the end of the 1st century, or possibly the 3rd-century. Petronius Probinus was an aristocrat and statesman of the Roman Empire, Roman consul, and Praefectus Urbi of Rome.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Etruscan “petruna,” via Latin “pĕtrōnĭus.” The Petronius family seems to have been originally Roman but, in fact, was Etruscan. Ash urns were found in Perusia (now Perugia) with Etruscan inscriptions, and there are old gravestones with the Etruscan name “Petruni” around the sixth and seventh centuries. Saint Petronilla is venerated as a virgin martyr by the Catholic Church. She died in Rome at the end of the 1st century, or possibly the 3rd-century. Petronius Probinus was an aristocrat and statesman of the Roman Empire, Roman consul, and Praefectus Urbi of Rome.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Hebrew “penû'êl / penı̂y ‘êl,” meaning “the face of God, facing God.” Phanuel is the name given to a possible fourth Archangel in the Book of Enoch after Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel. He is also considered to be the ruler of the Ophanim. As an angel, Phanuel is reputedly a member of the four Angels of Presence. In 1st Enoch, he is also listed as an angel of exorcism. Phanuel has also been linked with the Angel of Penance mentioned in the Shepherd of Hermas.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “phaéthō (φᾰέθω) Phaéthōn (Φᾰέθων),” meaning “the shining one.” In Greek mythology, Phaëton was the son of Helios and the Oceanid Clymene. Phaëton’s best friend and lover was Cycnus, the king of Liguria.
This name derives from the Irish “Feidlimid,” meaning “beauty, ever good, constant.” Three kings of Munster bore the name. 1) Feidhelm Mac Crimthainn was both a king of Munster and a Bishop of Cashel. He contested the sovereignty of Ireland with the O’Neill kings. 2) Saint Felim, an Irish Christian hermit and priest, was born, probably in Kiennacta Breagh, County Meath, in the mid-sixth century. 3) Fedelm is a female prophet and fili, or learned poet, in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. She appears in the great epic Táin Bó Cuailnge, in which she foretells the carnage of the armies of Medb and Ailill mac Máta against the Ulaid (Ulstermen) and their greatest champion, Cú Chulainn. Fidelma, a daughter of the High King Conchobhar Mac Nessa, was known as Fidelma Nichrothach “Fidelma the Nine-Times-Beautiful,” and a warrior of note herself.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “philéō (φιλέω) Philéas (Φιλέας),” meaning “beloved, dear, loving, friendly, welcome, show signs of affection, kiss, enjoy.” Phileas of Thmuis († 306) was Bishop of Thmuis in the Nile Delta. He died as a martyr in Christian persecution under Diocletian. Was used as the Given name of the protagonist, Phileas Fogg, in Jules Verne’s “Around the World in 80 Days”.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Ancient Irish “Fáelán,” meaning “little wolf,” which in turn derives from Gaelic “fáel,” meaning “wolf.” St. Fillan was an early 8th-Century abbot of Irish extraction who became a monk in County Wexford, and solitary at Pittenweem (Fife), and later retired to Glendochart (Perthshire).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Hebrew “pı̂ynechâs > Pinəḥas,” meaning “mouth of brass, some believe it means serpent’s mouth.” A second hypothesis is from the Egyptian “Pa-nehasi,” meaning “the black” or “the Nubian.” The name Phineas is given to different characters in the Bible: 1) Son of Eleazar and Aaron’s grandson; his zealousness for the Lord averted a plague on Israel and gained him the promise of the Lord of an everlasting priesthood in his family. 2) A priest and the son of the priest Eli. 3) The father of a helper of Ezra.
This name derives from the Hebrew “pı̂ynechâs > Pinəḥas,” meaning “mouth of brass, some believe it means serpent’s mouth.” A second hypothesis is from the Egyptian “Pa-nehasi,” meaning “the black” or “the Nubian.” The name Phineas is given to different characters in the Bible: 1) Son of Eleazar and Aaron’s grandson; his zealousness for the Lord averted a plague on Israel and gained him the promise of the Lord of an everlasting priesthood in his family. 2) A priest and the son of the priest Eli. 3) The father of a helper of Ezra.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “phlóx (φλόξ) phégon (Φλέγων),” meaning “to burn brightly or shine like a fire.” Phlegon of Tralles (Ancient Greek: Φλέγων) was a Greek writer and freedman of the emperor Hadrian, who lived in the 2nd-century AD.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Phoíbē (Φοίβη),” meaning “radiant, bright, prophetic, pure one.” In Greek mythology, Phoibe was one of the original Titans, one set of sons and daughters of Uranus and Gaia. She was traditionally associated with the moon (see Selene), as in Michael Drayton’s Endymion and Phœbe, (1595), the first extended treatment of the Endymion myth in English. Phoebe was a 1st-century Christian woman mentioned by the Apostle Paul in his Epistle to the Romans.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “phérbō (φέρβω) Phórbās (Φόρβᾱς),” meaning “to feed, nourish, to eat, consume.” In Greek mythology, there are several characters called Phorbas “Phórbas (Φόρβας),” among them: 1) son of the king of Thessaly Triopas and Orsinome. After his death, he freed Rhodes from snakes, and Apollo placed him in the sky in the constellation called Serpentario. 2) son of Triopas and Hiscilla (daughter of Myrmidon). 3) son of Lapith and Orsinome. 4) the sixth king of Argos, son of Criasus and Melanchus. 5) a Trojan man father of Ilioneus.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Phórkos (Φόρκος) Phórkys (Φόρκυς),” meaning “a person that readily changes appearance.” 1) Phorcys is a god of the hidden dangers of the deep. He is a primordial sea god, (first in Hesiod) as the son of Pontus and Gaia. 2) Phorcys was a Phrygian ally of King Priam in the Trojan War. Phorcys appears in The Iliad as the leader of the Phrygians, a son of Phaenops.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Phórkos (Φόρκος) Phórkys (Φόρκυς),” meaning “a person that readily changes appearance.” 1) Phorcys is a god of the hidden dangers of the deep. He is a primordial sea god, (first in Hesiod) as the son of Pontus and Gaia. 2) Phorcys was a Phrygian ally of King Priam in the Trojan War. Phorcys appears in The Iliad as the leader of the Phrygians, a son of Phaenops.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Phórkos (Φόρκος) Phórkys (Φόρκυς),” meaning “a person that readily changes appearance.” 1) Phorcys is a god of the hidden dangers of the deep. He is a primordial sea god, (first in Hesiod) as the son of Pontus and Gaia. 2) Phorcys was a Phrygian ally of King Priam in the Trojan War. Phorcys appears in The Iliad as the leader of the Phrygians, a son of Phaenops.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “phôs (φῶς) pháos (φάος) phōtós (φωτός) phōteinós (Φωτεινός),” meaning “enlightened one, light one, a brilliant one.” The holy and glorious Great-martyr Photine of Samaria (also Photini or Svetlana), Equal-to-the-Apostles, encountered Christ at Jacob’s well. Tradition relates that the Apostles baptized her with the name “Photine,” meaning “enlightened one.” Her feast days are celebrated on February 26 with those who suffered with her (Greek tradition), March 20 (Slavic culture), and the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Phoíbē (Φοίβη),” meaning “radiant, bright, prophetic, pure one.” In Greek mythology, Phoibe was one of the original Titans, one set of sons and daughters of Uranus and Gaia. She was traditionally associated with the moon (see Selene), as in Michael Drayton’s Endymion and Phœbe, (1595), the first extended treatment of the Endymion myth in English. Phoebe was a 1st-century Christian woman mentioned by the Apostle Paul in his Epistle to the Romans.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Phríxos (Φρίξος).” In Greek mythology, Phrixus was the son of Athamas, king of Boiotia, and Nephele (a goddess of clouds). Their stepmother, Ino, hated his twin sister Helle and him. Phrixus and Chalciope had four sons, who later joined forces with the Argonauts. The oldest was Argos / Argus, Phrontis, Melas, and Cytisorus.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Phríxos (Φρίξος).” In Greek mythology, Phrixus was the son of Athamas, king of Boiotia, and Nephele (a goddess of clouds). Their stepmother, Ino, hated his twin sister Helle and him. Phrixus and Chalciope had four sons, who later joined forces with the Argonauts. The oldest was Argos / Argus, Phrontis, Melas, and Cytisorus.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Phríxos (Φρίξος).” In Greek mythology, Phrixus was the son of Athamas, king of Boiotia, and Nephele (a goddess of clouds). Their stepmother, Ino, hated his twin sister Helle and him. Phrixus and Chalciope had four sons, who later joined forces with the Argonauts. The oldest was Argos / Argus, Phrontis, Melas, and Cytisorus.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “phílos (φίλος) philéō (φιλέω),” meaning “beloved, dear, loving, friendly, welcome, show signs of affection, kiss, enjoy.” The name also represents the short form of several names starting in filo-/fila-. In Greek mythology, Phyleus was an Elean prince and one of the Calydonian boar hunters.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Phórkos (Φόρκος) Phórkys (Φόρκυς),” meaning “a person that readily changes appearance.” 1) Phorcys is a god of the hidden dangers of the deep. He is a primordial sea god, (first in Hesiod) as the son of Pontus and Gaia. 2) Phorcys was a Phrygian ally of King Priam in the Trojan War. Phorcys appears in The Iliad as the leader of the Phrygians, a son of Phaenops.
The origin of this name is still quite uncertain today. The theories include: 1) from the Hebrew name “pı̂ynechâs > Pinəḥas,” meaning “mouth of brass, some believe it means serpent’s mouth.” 2) from the Egyptian “Pa-nehasi,” meaning “the black” or “the Nubian.” Several different versions of Phineus’s parentage were presented in ancient texts. 1) The son of Agenor and Cassiopeia. Son of Agenor, who, like his brother Phoenix, Cadmus, Thassos, and Cilice, left his Phoenician homeland searching for his sister Europe, who had been kidnapped by the god Zeus. 2) King of Salmydessus in Thrace and seer who appears in accounts of the Argonauts’ voyage. Some reports make him a king in Paphlagonia or Arcadia. 3) Son of Belo and Anchinoe, therefore a descendant of Poseidon, and brother of Danao, Egypt, and Cepheus.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “phôs (φῶς) pháos (φάος) phōtós (φωτός) phōteinós (Φωτεινός),” meaning “enlightened one, light one, a brilliant one.” The holy and glorious Great-martyr Photine of Samaria (also Photini or Svetlana), Equal-to-the-Apostles, encountered Christ at Jacob’s well. Tradition relates that the Apostles baptized her with the name “Photine,” meaning “enlightened one.” Her feast days are celebrated on February 26 with those who suffered with her (Greek tradition), March 20 (Slavic culture), and the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pḗgasos (Πήγασος),” composed of two elements: “pēgḗ (πηγή)” (spring, fountain, fountain fed by a spring), primarily used to denote springs of Ocean, where Perseus killed Medusa, from whose blood Pegasus sprang, plus “asos (-ασος) suffix.” Pegasus is one of the best known mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine horse, or pterippus, usually depicted as white in color. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa.
A name of very limited diffusion, used mainly in the province of Cosenza, reflects the devotion to “Maria Santissima del Pilerio”. The Madonna del Pilerio is the patron saint of the city of Cosenza and of the archdiocese of Cosenza-Bisignano. The Madonna del Pilerio is depicted in an icon dating back to the XII century, which is located since 1607 in the chapel expressly built inside the cathedral of Cosenza, commissioned by Mons.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Philḗmōn (Φιλήμων),” meaning “kindly, affectionate.” Philemon was an early Christian in Asia Minor who was the recipient of a private letter from Paul of Tarsus. This letter is known as Epistle to Philemon in the New Testament. He is known as a saint by several Christian churches, along with his wife, Apphia. Philemon was a wealthy Christian and a minister of the house church that met in his home in Colosse, Phrygia. Baucis and Philemon were an old married couple in the region of Tyana, which Ovid places in Phrygia. The only ones in their town to welcome disguised gods Zeus and Hermes (in Roman mythology, Jupiter, and Mercury respectively), thus embodying the pious exercise of hospitality, the ritualized guest-friendship termed xenia, or theoxenia when a god was involved.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Phílippos (Φῐ́λῐππος),” composed of two elements: “philéō (φιλέω)” (love, like, kindly, welcome) plus “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman). In turn, the name means “horse-loving, fond of horses.” In Ancient Greece, the ownership of horses was available only to those rich enough to afford them. Thus, “lover of horses” can also be considered as “noble.” Prominent Philips, who popularized the name includes Kings of Macedon “Philippos” and one of the apostles of early Christianity. The name was also an epithet of Alexander the Great. It should be noted for clarity; the word “horse” is frequently found in ancient Greek names (for example, Hipparchus, Hippocrates, Hippolytus, and Xanthippe).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Poimḗn (Ποιμήν),” meaning “herdsman, shepherd.” Poemen (~340–450) was an Egyptian monk and early Desert Father who is the most quoted Abba (Father) in the Apophthegmata Patrum (Sayings of the Desert Fathers). The feast day is traditionally celebrated on September 9 and August 27.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Poimḗn (Ποιμήν),” meaning “herdsman, shepherd.” Poemen (~340–450) was an Egyptian monk and early Desert Father who is the most quoted Abba (Father) in the Apophthegmata Patrum (Sayings of the Desert Fathers). The feast day is traditionally celebrated on September 9 and August 27.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Poimḗn (Ποιμήν),” meaning “herdsman, shepherd.” Poemen (~340–450) was an Egyptian monk and early Desert Father who is the most quoted Abba (Father) in the Apophthegmata Patrum (Sayings of the Desert Fathers). The feast day is traditionally celebrated on September 9 and August 27.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Poimḗn (Ποιμήν),” meaning “herdsman, shepherd.” Poemen (~340–450) was an Egyptian monk and early Desert Father who is the most quoted Abba (Father) in the Apophthegmata Patrum (Sayings of the Desert Fathers). The feast day is traditionally celebrated on September 9 and August 27.
This name derives from the Hebrew “pı̂ynechâs > Pinəḥas,” meaning “mouth of brass, some believe it means serpent’s mouth.” A second hypothesis is from the Egyptian “Pa-nehasi,” meaning “the black” or “the Nubian.” The name Phineas is given to different characters in the Bible: 1) Son of Eleazar and Aaron’s grandson; his zealousness for the Lord averted a plague on Israel and gained him the promise of the Lord of an everlasting priesthood in his family. 2) A priest and the son of the priest Eli. 3) The father of a helper of Ezra.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain, but it seems to derive from the Greek name “Píndaros (Πίνδᾰρος).” Pindar (~518–443 BC) was an ancient Greek poet, one of the leading exponents of choral poetry. He was born in Cinocefale, near Thebes, between 518 B.C. and 522, a descendant of the very noble Doric family of the “Egidi (Αἰγεῖδαι)” from Sparta and founders of the aristocratic cult of Apollo Carneo, originally from Boeotia.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain, but it seems to derive from the Greek name “Píndaros (Πίνδᾰρος).” Pindar (~518–443 BC) was an ancient Greek poet, one of the leading exponents of choral poetry. He was born in Cinocefale, near Thebes, between 518 B.C. and 522, a descendant of the very noble Doric family of the “Egidi (Αἰγεῖδαι)” from Sparta and founders of the aristocratic cult of Apollo Carneo, originally from Boeotia.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain, but it seems to derive from the Greek name “Píndaros (Πίνδᾰρος).” Pindar (~518–443 BC) was an ancient Greek poet, one of the leading exponents of choral poetry. He was born in Cinocefale, near Thebes, between 518 B.C. and 522, a descendant of the very noble Doric family of the “Egidi (Αἰγεῖδαι)” from Sparta and founders of the aristocratic cult of Apollo Carneo, originally from Boeotia.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pēneiós (Πηνειός),” which in turn derives from “pḗnē (πήνη)” meaning “plot, weft, spool, tale, a story.” Peneus, the river god of Greek mythology, gave rise to the river’s name of the same name in Thessaly. Son of Ocean and Thetis. With the nymph Creusa, he had a male son, Ipseo, king of the Lapites, and three females, Themisto, Daphne, and Stilbe. He is also said to be the father of the nymph Tricca and Ifi.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Agríppas (Αγρίππας),” composed of two elements: “ágra (άγρα)” (hunting, the hunt, capture) plus “poús (πούς)” (foot). In turn, the name means “born with feet forward, birth with effort.” 1) Agrippa (92 AD) was a Greek astronomer. The only thing known about him regards an astronomical observation that he made in 92 AD, which Ptolemy cited. 2) Agrippina of Mineo, also known as Saint Agrippina († 262), was venerated as a Virginity martyr in the Catholic Church and Orthodox Christianity. Nothing is known of her true identity, and there is no evidence of any worship of an early date. 3) Agrippino († 617) was the 13th bishop of Como. He is still revered as a saint, especially in the Diocese of Como.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Middle English “pippin / pippe,” meaning “a seed, or any of several varieties of eating apple that have a yellow or green skin with patches of red.” In turn, the name derives from the post-classical Latin “pītuīta > pipita,” meaning “mucus, phlegm.” Pippin, Peppin, and Pepin (Latin: Pippinus, Pipinus, and Pepinus) are variants of a single Frankish given name borne in the Carolingian family that ruled the Frankish Empire in what is now France and the western parts of Germany in the Middle Ages.
This name derives from the Middle English “pippin / pippe,” meaning “a seed, or any of several varieties of eating apple that have a yellow or green skin with patches of red.” In turn, the name derives from the post-classical Latin “pītuīta > pipita,” meaning “mucus, phlegm.” Pippin, Peppin, and Pepin (Latin: Pippinus, Pipinus, and Pepinus) are variants of a single Frankish given name borne in the Carolingian family that ruled the Frankish Empire in what is now France and the western parts of Germany in the Middle Ages.
This name derives from the Proto-Norse “*BerʒiaR,” which in turn derives from the Ancient Germanic element “*berganą / *burgz,” meaning “to take care, to preserve, to protect, to save, to help, to rescue / fortification, stronghold, a fortified city, castle.” The name also represents the short form of Old Norse’s name, starting with the element “Berg-.” Birger (1280–1321) was King of Sweden from 1290 to 1318. Birger was the son of King Magnus III and Hedwig of Holstein. He was hailed the king of Sweden when he was four years old. It was done by his father in order to secure the succession. In 1275, King Magnus had led a rebellion against his elder brother, King Valdemar of Sweden, and ousted him from the throne.
This name derives from the Proto-Norse “*BerʒiaR,” which in turn derives from the Ancient Germanic element “*berganą / *burgz,” meaning “to take care, to preserve, to protect, to save, to help, to rescue / fortification, stronghold, a fortified city, castle.” The name also represents the short form of Old Norse’s name, starting with the element “Berg-.” Birger (1280–1321) was King of Sweden from 1290 to 1318. Birger was the son of King Magnus III and Hedwig of Holstein. He was hailed the king of Sweden when he was four years old. It was done by his father in order to secure the succession. In 1275, King Magnus had led a rebellion against his elder brother, King Valdemar of Sweden, and ousted him from the throne.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Púrrōn (Πύρρων),” meaning “russet, rust, reddish,” from “pûr (πῦρ),” meaning “fire, blaze.” Pyrrho, a Greek philosopher of Classical Antiquity, is credited as being the first Skeptic philosopher and the inspiration for the school known as Pyrrhonism, founded by Aenesidemus in the 1st century BC. Pyrrho was from Elis, on the Ionian Sea. Diogenes Laertius, quoting from Apollodorus of Athens, says that Pyrrho was at first a painter and that pictures by him were exhibited in the gymnasium at Elis.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Púrrōn (Πύρρων),” meaning “russet, rust, reddish,” from “pûr (πῦρ),” meaning “fire, blaze.” Pyrrho, a Greek philosopher of Classical Antiquity, is credited as being the first Skeptic philosopher and the inspiration for the school known as Pyrrhonism, founded by Aenesidemus in the 1st century BC. Pyrrho was from Elis, on the Ionian Sea. Diogenes Laertius, quoting from Apollodorus of Athens, says that Pyrrho was at first a painter and that pictures by him were exhibited in the gymnasium at Elis.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pūthagórās (Πῡθᾰγόρᾱς),” composed of two elements: “peíthō (πείθω)” (convince, persuade) plus “agorā́ (ἀγορᾱ́)” (assembly, the place of assembly, market, things sold at market, provisions, supplies). In turn, the name means “the one who persuades the square.” Pythagoras was an Ionian Greek philosopher, mathematician, and founder of the religious movement called Pythagoreanism. Most of the information about Pythagoras was written down centuries after he lived, so very little reliable information is known about him.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Stéfanos / Stéphanos (Στέφανος),” meaning “crown, garland, wreath, honor, reward, any prize or honor,” which in turn derives from “stéphō (στέφω),” meaning “to put round, to surround.” In ancient Greece, a crown was given to a contest winner (hence the crown, the symbol of rulers). The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer’s Iliad. The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer’s Iliad. The name is significant to Christians: according to the Book of Acts in the New Testament, Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death and is regarded as the first Christian martyr. In the United Kingdom, the name Stephen peaked in the 1950s and 1960s as one of the top ten male names (third in 1954), but dropped to 20th in 1984 and dropped out of the top 100 in 2002.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Stéfanos / Stéphanos (Στέφανος),” meaning “crown, garland, wreath, honor, reward, any prize or honor,” which in turn derives from “stéphō (στέφω),” meaning “to put round, to surround.” In ancient Greece, a crown was given to a contest winner (hence the crown, the symbol of rulers). The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer’s Iliad. The use of the noun was first recorded in Homer’s Iliad. The name is significant to Christians: according to the Book of Acts in the New Testament, Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death and is regarded as the first Christian martyr. In the United Kingdom, the name Stephen peaked in the 1950s and 1960s as one of the top ten male names (third in 1954), but dropped to 20th in 1984 and dropped out of the top 100 in 2002.
This name derives from the Latin “plăcĭdus,” meaning “placid, quiet, calm, peaceful, meek, merciful, well disposed, forgiving.” 1) Aelia Galla Placidia, daughter of the Roman Emperor Theodosius I, was the Regent for Emperor Valentinian III from 423 until his majority in 437, and a significant force in Roman politics for most of her life. 2) Saint Placidus (Placitus), along with Saints Eutychius (Euticius), Victorinus, and their sister Flavia, Donatus, Firmatus the deacon, Faustus, and thirty others, has been venerated as Christian martyrs. They were said to be martyred either by pirates at Messina or under Emperor Diocletian.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “platús (πλατύς) Plátōn (Πλάτων),” meaning “broad-shouldered, love free, sensual desire.” Platon was a classical Greek philosopher, mathematician, student of Socrates, writer of philosophical dialogues, and founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “platús (πλατύς) Plátōn (Πλάτων),” meaning “broad-shouldered, love free, sensual desire.” Platon was a classical Greek philosopher, mathematician, student of Socrates, writer of philosophical dialogues, and founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “platús (πλατύς) Plátōn (Πλάτων),” meaning “broad-shouldered, love free, sensual desire.” Platon was a classical Greek philosopher, mathematician, student of Socrates, writer of philosophical dialogues, and founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.
This name derives from the Roman family name “Plīnĭus,” from the Latin “plēnus,” meaning “filled, full, abundant, rich, well equipped, complete, whole, perfect.” Pliny, the Elder, was a Roman author, naturalist, natural philosopher, naval and army commander of the early Roman Empire, and personal friend of the emperor Vespasian. Pliny, the Younger, was a lawyer, author, and magistrate of Ancient Rome. Pliny’s uncle, Pliny the Elder, helped raise and educate him. They were both witnesses to the eruption of Vesuvius on August 24, 79 AD.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “ploûtos (πλοῦτος) Ploútōn (Πλούτων),” meaning “wealth, riches.” In Greek mythology, Plouto was one of the many Oceanid daughters of Oceanus and Tethys. Pluto also was the Greco-Roman god of the underworld.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Ploútarkhos (Πλούταρχος),” composed of two elements: “ploûtos (πλοῦτος)” (wealth, riches) plus “arkhḗ (ᾰ̓ρχή) árkhō (ἄρχω)” (beginning, origin, sovereignty, dominion, authority). In turn, the name means “riches origin, the source of wealth.” Plutarch (Ploútarkhos) then named, on becoming a Roman citizen, Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus, was a Greek historian, biographer, and essayist, known primarily for his Parallel Lives and Moralia. He is considered today to be a Middle Platonist. Plutarch was born to a prominent family in the small town of Chaeronea about twenty miles east of Delphi in the Greek region known as Boeotia.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Ploútarkhos (Πλούταρχος),” composed of two elements: “ploûtos (πλοῦτος)” (wealth, riches) plus “arkhḗ (ᾰ̓ρχή) árkhō (ἄρχω)” (beginning, origin, sovereignty, dominion, authority). In turn, the name means “riches origin, the source of wealth.” Plutarch (Ploútarkhos) then named, on becoming a Roman citizen, Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus, was a Greek historian, biographer, and essayist, known primarily for his Parallel Lives and Moralia. He is considered today to be a Middle Platonist. Plutarch was born to a prominent family in the small town of Chaeronea about twenty miles east of Delphi in the Greek region known as Boeotia.
This name derives from the Roman family name “Plīnĭus,” from the Latin “plēnus,” meaning “filled, full, abundant, rich, well equipped, complete, whole, perfect.” Pliny, the Elder, was a Roman author, naturalist, natural philosopher, naval and army commander of the early Roman Empire, and personal friend of the emperor Vespasian. Pliny, the Younger, was a lawyer, author, and magistrate of Ancient Rome. Pliny’s uncle, Pliny the Elder, helped raise and educate him. They were both witnesses to the eruption of Vesuvius on August 24, 79 AD.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “ptólemos (πτόλεμος) polémōn (πολέμων) pólemos (πόλεμος),” meaning “war, battle.” 1) The Palemonids was a legendary dynasty of Grand Dukes of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Ruthenia. The legend was born in the 15th or 16th century as proof that Lithuanians and the Grand Duchy are of Roman origins. Already Jan Długosz (1415–1480) wrote that the Lithuanians were of Roman origin but did not provide any proof. 2) Polemon Pythodoros, also known as Polemon of Cilicia, was a prince of the Bosporan, Pontus, Cilicia, and Cappadocia. He served as a Roman Client King of Pontus, Colchis, and Cilicia.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pólubos (Πόλῠβος) Polúbios (Πολύβιος),” meaning “an Egyptian, a Phaeacian.” Polybus is an Ancient Greek male name. There are several people in history, including: 1) Polybus of Corinth, best known for having reared Oedipus. 2) Polybus of Sicyon, a son of Hermes and king of Sicyon. 3) Polybus of Thebes, king of the Egyptian Thebes. 4) Polybus (Odyssey), father of Eurymachus. 5) Polybus (Trojan War), a son of Antenor.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pólubos (Πόλῠβος) Polúbios (Πολύβιος),” meaning “an Egyptian, a Phaeacian.” Polybus is an Ancient Greek male name. There are several people in history, including: 1) Polybus of Corinth, best known for having reared Oedipus. 2) Polybus of Sicyon, a son of Hermes and king of Sicyon. 3) Polybus of Thebes, king of the Egyptian Thebes. 4) Polybus (Odyssey), father of Eurymachus. 5) Polybus (Trojan War), a son of Antenor.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pólubos (Πόλῠβος) Polúbios (Πολύβιος),” meaning “an Egyptian, a Phaeacian.” Polybus is an Ancient Greek male name. There are several people in history, including: 1) Polybus of Corinth, best known for having reared Oedipus. 2) Polybus of Sicyon, a son of Hermes and king of Sicyon. 3) Polybus of Thebes, king of the Egyptian Thebes. 4) Polybus (Odyssey), father of Eurymachus. 5) Polybus (Trojan War), a son of Antenor.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Polúdōros (Πολῠ́δωρος),” composed of two elements: “polús (πολῠ́ς)” (large, great, a lot of, much, wide, large) plus “dôron (δῶρον)” (gift). In turn, the name means “one who brings many gifts.” Polýdoros (Πολύδωρος) is the youngest son of Priam and Hecuba in the mythology of the Trojan War. Polydoros is an example of the fluid nature of myth, as his role and story vary significantly in different traditions and sources. In Homer’s Greek epic, the Iliad, Polydoros is depicted briefly as a foe to Achilles. According to this source, he was the youngest son of Priam, and thus his father would not let him fight. Achilles, however, sees him on the battlefield showing off his great speed running through the lines and spears him, ending his life.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Polúphēmos (Πολύφημος),” composed of two elements: “polús (πολῠ́ς)” (large, great, a lot of, much, wide, large) plus “phēmí (φημί)” (speak, say, agree, affirm, assert). In turn, the name means “the one who talks a lot, the man of many words.” Polyphemus is the gigantic one-eyed son of Poseidon and Thoosa in Greek mythology, one of the cyclopes. He plays a pivotal role in homer’s odyssey. In Homer’s epic, Odysseus lands on the island of the Cyclops during his journey home from the Trojan War and, together with some of his men, enters a cave filled with provisions. When the giant Polyphemus returns with his flocks, he blocks the entrance with a large stone and, mocking the custom of hospitality, eats two men. The next morning, the giant kills and eats two more and leaves the cave to graze his sheep.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Polúkarpos (Πολύκαρπος),” composed of two elements: “polús (πολῠ́ς)” (large, great, a lot of, much, wide, large) plus “karpós (κᾰρπός)” (fruit, grain, produce, harvest). In turn, the name means “one who brings a lot of fruit and grain, rich in fruit, fruitful.” It is an auspicious name, which enjoyed particular diffusion amongst the first Christians. The feast day is celebrated on February 23 in memory of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna, theologian, bishop, and martyr in Smyrna. Also remembered is Saint Polycarp of Antioch, martyr, commemorated on December 7.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Polúmnia (Πολύμνια),” composed of two elements: “polús (πολῠ́ς)” (large, great, a lot of, much, wide, large) plus “húmnos (ὕμνος)” (song, hymn, ode). In turn, the name means “one who brings a lot of songs.” Polyhymnia was the daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. In Greek mythology, Polyhymnia was the Muse of sacred poetry, sacred hymn, and eloquence as well as agriculture and pantomime. Polyhymnia was one of the nine Mousai (Muses), the goddesses of music, song, and dance. In Classical times, when the Mousai were assigned specific artistic and literary spheres, Polyhymnia was named Muse of religious hymns. In this guise, she portrayed as a woman standing in a reflective or meditative.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Hippólutos (Ῐ̔ππόλῠτος),” composed of two elements: “híppos (ῐ̔́ππος)” (horse, cavalry, horseman) plus “lū́ō (λῡ́ω)” (to lose, to loosen, to unite, to slacken, to unbend, to set free, to release). In turn, the name means “unleashing of horses.” In Greek mythology, Hippolytus was a son of Theseus and either Antiope or Hippolyte. He was identified with the Roman forest god Virbius. Hippolytus of Rome (170–235) was the most important 3rd-century theologian in the Christian Church in Rome, where he was probably born. Hippolyta was the Amazonian queen who possessed a magical girdle she was given by her father, Ares, the god of war.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Polúeuktos (Πολύευκτος),” composed of two elements: “polús (πολῠ?´ς)” (large, great, a lot of, much, wide, large) plus “euktós (εὐκτός)” (I am willing, I wish, I am naturally disposed of). In turn, the name means “much desired, long desired, desirable.” 1) Polyeuctus was Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople (956–970). He was raised from being a simple monk to the Patriarchate in 956, as the successor to the imperial prince Theophylact Lekapenos. He remained on the patriarchal throne in Constantinople until his death on 16 January 970. 2) Saint Polyeuctus of Melitene († 259) is an ancient Roman saint. Christian tradition states that he was a wealthy Roman army officer who was martyred at Melitene, Armenia, under Valerian. Church of St. Polyeuctus was an ancient Byzantine church in Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey) built by the noblewoman Anicia Juliana and dedicated to Saint Polyeuctus.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: from the Latin “pollĭo / pollionis,” meaning “polisher, one who shines something.” 1) Gaius Asinius Pollio was a Roman soldier, politician, orator, poet, playwright, literary critic, and historian, whose lost contemporary history provided much of the material for the historians Appian and Plutarch. 2) Saint Pollio of Cybalae (3rd-century) is venerated as a Christian martyr who was executed for his faith during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: from the Latin “pollĭo / pollionis,” meaning “polisher, one who shines something.” 1) Gaius Asinius Pollio was a Roman soldier, politician, orator, poet, playwright, literary critic, and historian, whose lost contemporary history provided much of the material for the historians Appian and Plutarch. 2) Saint Pollio of Cybalae (3rd-century) is venerated as a Christian martyr who was executed for his faith during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pólubos (Πόλῠβος) Polúbios (Πολύβιος),” meaning “an Egyptian, a Phaeacian.” Polybus is an Ancient Greek male name. There are several people in history, including: 1) Polybus of Corinth, best known for having reared Oedipus. 2) Polybus of Sicyon, a son of Hermes and king of Sicyon. 3) Polybus of Thebes, king of the Egyptian Thebes. 4) Polybus (Odyssey), father of Eurymachus. 5) Polybus (Trojan War), a son of Antenor.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Polúphēmos (Πολύφημος),” composed of two elements: “polús (πολῠ́ς)” (large, great, a lot of, much, wide, large) plus “phēmí (φημί)” (speak, say, agree, affirm, assert). In turn, the name means “the one who talks a lot, the man of many words.” Polyphemus is the gigantic one-eyed son of Poseidon and Thoosa in Greek mythology, one of the cyclopes. He plays a pivotal role in homer’s odyssey. In Homer’s epic, Odysseus lands on the island of the Cyclops during his journey home from the Trojan War and, together with some of his men, enters a cave filled with provisions. When the giant Polyphemus returns with his flocks, he blocks the entrance with a large stone and, mocking the custom of hospitality, eats two men. The next morning, the giant kills and eats two more and leaves the cave to graze his sheep.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: from the Latin “pollĭo / pollionis,” meaning “polisher, one who shines something.” 1) Gaius Asinius Pollio was a Roman soldier, politician, orator, poet, playwright, literary critic, and historian, whose lost contemporary history provided much of the material for the historians Appian and Plutarch. 2) Saint Pollio of Cybalae (3rd-century) is venerated as a Christian martyr who was executed for his faith during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Apollōníā (Ἀπολλωνίᾱ), which in turn derives from “Apóllōn (Ᾰ̓πόλλων).” Apollo is one of the most important and complex of the Olympian deities in ancient Greek and Roman religion and mythology. 1) Apollonia was an ancient Greek city in Illyria, located on the right bank of the Aous river (modern-day Vjosë). Its ruins are situated in the Fier region, near the village of Pojani, in modern-day Albania. 2) Saint Apollonia was one of a group of virgin martyrs who suffered in Alexandria during a local uprising against the Christians before the persecution of Decius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pankrátios (Παγκράτιος),” composed of two elements: “pân (πᾶν)” (always, all, every, each, whole) plus “krátos (κρᾰ́τος)” (might, strength, dominion, power). In turn, the name means “all power, very powerful, omnipotent.” It was originally an epithet of Zeus. Saint Pancras or Pancratius (289–304) was a young Christian who was martyred at the age of fourteen in Rome during Diocletian's reign and is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. Saint Pancras is one of the so-called saints of ice, with St. Servatius, San Mamerto, and St. Boniface of Tarsus. Pankration was a martial art introduced into the Greek Olympic Games in 648 BC and founded as a blend of boxing and wrestling but with almost no rules save disallowing biting and gouging of the opponent’s eyes.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Póntos (Πόντος),” meaning “the sea, marine.” In Greek mythology, Pontos was an ancient, pre-Olympian god of the sea, one of the Greek primordial deities. According to the Greek poet Hesiod, Pontus was Gaia’s son and was born without coupling. Pontus is a historical Greek designation for a region on the Black Sea’s southern coast, located in modern-day northeastern Anatolia, in Turkey. The name has a correlation with the Etruscan and Oscan “pompe > pomties” which means “five,” from the Greek “penta (πεντα),” indicating the fifth born. Pontius Pilate was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, from 26–36 AD. He is best known as the judge at the trial of Jesus and the man who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus. As prefect, he served under Emperor Tiberius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Póntos (Πόντος),” meaning “the sea, marine.” In Greek mythology, Pontos was an ancient, pre-Olympian god of the sea, one of the Greek primordial deities. According to the Greek poet Hesiod, Pontus was Gaia’s son and was born without coupling. Pontus is a historical Greek designation for a region on the Black Sea’s southern coast, located in modern-day northeastern Anatolia, in Turkey. The name has a correlation with the Etruscan and Oscan “pompe > pomties” which means “five,” from the Greek “penta (πεντα),” indicating the fifth born. Pontius Pilate was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, from 26–36 AD. He is best known as the judge at the trial of Jesus and the man who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus. As prefect, he served under Emperor Tiberius.
This name derives from the Latin “Poppæus > Poppæa.” The name might be connected to a word meaning “pop, snap.” 1) Poppaea Sabina was a Roman Empress as the second wife of Emperor Nero. She had also been wife to the future Emperor Otho. The historians of antiquity describe her as a beautiful woman who used intrigues to become Empress. 2) Poppaeus Sabinus was a Roman statesman who served as counsel in AD 9 and as Governor of Moesia from 12 to 35. The Lex Papia Poppaea was a Roman law introduced in 9 AD to encourage and strengthen marriage.
This name derives from the Latin “Porcĭa > Porcĭus,” meaning “breeder, guardian of pigs.” Porcius, feminine Porcia, masculine plural Porcii, was the name (nomen) of the gens Porcia, who apparently originated in Tusculum. Portia also is one of the characters in Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice.” She is a rich heroine whose father demands her suitors choose the correct one of three caskets in order to win her hand.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “porphýra (Πορφύρα) Porphýrios (Πορφύριος),” meaning “purple.” 1) In Greek mythology, Porphyrion was a giant, one of the sons of Uranus and Gaia. After the Olympian gods imprisoned the Titans in Tartarus, Porphyrion was one of twenty-four anguiped giants who made war on Olympus. During the Giant’s revolt on Olympus, Porphyrion attempted to strangle Hera. An arrow from the bow of Eros inspired Porphyrion with lust for Hera, and he tore her robes and would have forced her, but an enraged Zeus shot him with a thunderbolt. 2) Porphyry of Tyre was a Neoplatonic philosopher who was born in Tyre. He edited and published the Enneads, the only collection of the work of his teacher Plotinus.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “porphýra (Πορφύρα) Porphýrios (Πορφύριος),” meaning “purple.” 1) In Greek mythology, Porphyrion was a giant, one of the sons of Uranus and Gaia. After the Olympian gods imprisoned the Titans in Tartarus, Porphyrion was one of twenty-four anguiped giants who made war on Olympus. During the Giant’s revolt on Olympus, Porphyrion attempted to strangle Hera. An arrow from the bow of Eros inspired Porphyrion with lust for Hera, and he tore her robes and would have forced her, but an enraged Zeus shot him with a thunderbolt. 2) Porphyry of Tyre was a Neoplatonic philosopher who was born in Tyre. He edited and published the Enneads, the only collection of the work of his teacher Plotinus.
This name derives from the Latin “postumus,” meaning “last, especially of children born following the death of the father,” composed of two elements: the “posterus” (following, next, coming after) plus “-issimus” (superlative). 1) Publius Postumius Tubertus, the son of Quintus, was the first of the patrician gens Postumia to obtain the consulship, which he held in 505 BC, the fifth year of the Roman Republic. The gens Postumia was one of the most ancient patrician gentes in Rome. Its members frequently held the state’s highest office, from the banishment of the kings to the Republic’s downfall. 2) Lucius Postumius Albinus († 216 BC) was a Roman politician and general of the 3rd century BC who was elected a consul three times. Most of our knowledge about his career and his demise comes from Livy’s Ab Urbe Condita. 3) Lucius Postumius Megellus (~345–260 BC) was a politician and general during the Roman Republic’s middle years. Reportedly an arrogant and overbearing man, he was elected consul three times and was one of the principal Roman military leaders during the Third Samnite War.
This name derives from the Latin “postumus,” meaning “last, especially of children born following the death of the father,” composed of two elements: the “posterus” (following, next, coming after) plus “-issimus” (superlative). 1) Publius Postumius Tubertus, the son of Quintus, was the first of the patrician gens Postumia to obtain the consulship, which he held in 505 BC, the fifth year of the Roman Republic. The gens Postumia was one of the most ancient patrician gentes in Rome. Its members frequently held the state’s highest office, from the banishment of the kings to the Republic’s downfall. 2) Lucius Postumius Albinus († 216 BC) was a Roman politician and general of the 3rd century BC who was elected a consul three times. Most of our knowledge about his career and his demise comes from Livy’s Ab Urbe Condita. 3) Lucius Postumius Megellus (~345–260 BC) was a politician and general during the Roman Republic’s middle years. Reportedly an arrogant and overbearing man, he was elected consul three times and was one of the principal Roman military leaders during the Third Samnite War.
Saint Patapios is the patron saint of dropsy. Saint Patapios’ memory is celebrated on December 8 (main celebration) and Tuesday 2 days after the Sunday of Easter (in memory of the day that his relic was discovered). His relic is kept at the female monastery of Saint Patapios at Loutraki, a spa town near Athens, Greece. The Monastery of St. Patapios (also Agios Patapios) is a monastery for women located 14km (22ft) from Loutraki, Greece, at an elevation of some 700m (1120ft) on the Geraneai mountains. The monastery is within the jurisdiction of the Metropolis of Korinthos of the Church of Greece. The feast day is celebrated on December 8.
Saint Patapios is the patron saint of dropsy. Saint Patapios’ memory is celebrated on December 8 (main celebration) and Tuesday 2 days after the Sunday of Easter (in memory of the day that his relic was discovered). His relic is kept at the female monastery of Saint Patapios at Loutraki, a spa town near Athens, Greece. The Monastery of St. Patapios (also Agios Patapios) is a monastery for women located 14km (22ft) from Loutraki, Greece, at an elevation of some 700m (1120ft) on the Geraneai mountains. The monastery is within the jurisdiction of the Metropolis of Korinthos of the Church of Greece. The feast day is celebrated on December 8.
Saint Patapios is the patron saint of dropsy. Saint Patapios’ memory is celebrated on December 8 (main celebration) and Tuesday 2 days after the Sunday of Easter (in memory of the day that his relic was discovered). His relic is kept at the female monastery of Saint Patapios at Loutraki, a spa town near Athens, Greece. The Monastery of St. Patapios (also Agios Patapios) is a monastery for women located 14km (22ft) from Loutraki, Greece, at an elevation of some 700m (1120ft) on the Geraneai mountains. The monastery is within the jurisdiction of the Metropolis of Korinthos of the Church of Greece. The feast day is celebrated on December 8.
This name derives from the Latin “pŏtĭo > pŏtītĭus,” meaning “put in authority to, of Potitía, concerning the Roman family Potitía.” Potitía was a family of ancient Rome who practiced the cult of Hercules. Potito was a pagan who converted to Christianity and was so martyred by Antoninus Pius. It is revered as a saint by the Catholic Church. The feast day is traditionally celebrated on January 14.
This name derives from the Medieval Latin “Francus / Franciscus,” meaning “Franco, belonging to the people of the Franks.” In turn, the name derives from the Germanic “*frankô / *franka,” meaning “javelin, spear.” Ultimately the name is a derivative of the Proto-Germanic “*sahsą,” meaning “knife, dagger.” The Franks, in the Middle Ages, were the only ones who enjoyed the rights of free citizens; the term “frank” means “free man, sincere or true.” The term can be associated with the baptismal name since the ninth century. Originally it refers to a Germanic people who derived their tribal name from a type of ax they used in the past. The Francisca (or Francesca) is a throwing ax used as a weapon during the early Middle Ages by the Franks, among whom it was a typical national weapon at the time of the Merovingians from 500 to 750 known to have been used during the reign of Charlemagne (768-814). Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher. He founded the men’s Franciscan Order, the women’s Order of St. Clare, and the Third Order of Saint Francis, for men and women not able to live the lives of itinerant preachers, followed by the early members of the Order of Friars Minor or the monastic lives of the Poor Clares.
This name derives from the Proto-Slavic root element “*dorg (Доргъ) drag / drȃg (драг / дра̑г),” meaning “dear, precious, much beloved.” The element “drag-” represents a short form of several Slavic names beginning with the element “drag,” such as Dragoslav, Dragomir, Dragoslava, and Dragomira.
The modern Veliki Preslav or Great Preslav (Bulgarian: Велики Преслав), former Preslav (till 1993), is a city and the seat of government of the Veliki Preslav Municipality (Great Preslav Municipality, new Bulgarian: obshtina), which in turn is part of Shumen Province. Veliki Preslav is situated at an altitude of 132 m. 2) Constantine of Preslav (Bulgarian: Константин Преславски) was a medieval Bulgarian scholar, writer, and translator, one of the most important scholars working at the Preslav Literary School at the end of the 9th and the beginning of the 10th-century. The feast day, associated with Eastern Orthodox saints, is traditionally celebrated on August 15.
This name derives from the Middle English “prow,” from the Old French “prou, proesse, proece,” meaning “stalwart, valiant, brave.” In turn, this name derives from the Latin “*prōdis / *prodem,“ meaning ”outstanding or superior skill or ability, bravery or fearlessness, an expert in battle.” The name comes to England by the Bretons during the Norman Conquest in 1066 AD passing through as a surname from a Welsh family.
This name derives from the Middle English “prow,” from the Old French “prou, proesse, proece,” meaning “stalwart, valiant, brave.” In turn, this name derives from the Latin “*prōdis / *prodem,“ meaning ”outstanding or superior skill or ability, bravery or fearlessness, an expert in battle.” The name comes to England by the Bretons during the Norman Conquest in 1066 AD passing through as a surname from a Welsh family.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “príamai (πρίαμαι) Príamos (Πρίαμος),” meaning “the redeemed.” Priam was the king of Troy during the Trojan War and the youngest son of Laomedon. Modern scholars derive his name from the Luwian compound Priya-muwa-, which means “exceptionally courageous.” Priam had many wives; his first was Arisbe, who had given birth to his son Aesacus, who met his death before the Trojan War. The old name of Priam was Podarce, “the fast footer.”
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “príamai (πρίαμαι) Príamos (Πρίαμος),” meaning “the redeemed.” Priam was the king of Troy during the Trojan War and the youngest son of Laomedon. Modern scholars derive his name from the Luwian compound Priya-muwa-, which means “exceptionally courageous.” Priam had many wives; his first was Arisbe, who had given birth to his son Aesacus, who met his death before the Trojan War. The old name of Priam was Podarce, “the fast footer.”
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “príamai (πρίαμαι) Príamos (Πρίαμος),” meaning “the redeemed.” Priam was the king of Troy during the Trojan War and the youngest son of Laomedon. Modern scholars derive his name from the Luwian compound Priya-muwa-, which means “exceptionally courageous.” Priam had many wives; his first was Arisbe, who had given birth to his son Aesacus, who met his death before the Trojan War. The old name of Priam was Podarce, “the fast footer.”
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Príāpos (Πρῐìᾱπος),” of unknown meaning. In Greek mythology, Priapus was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens, and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his oversized, permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Príāpos (Πρῐìᾱπος),” of unknown meaning. In Greek mythology, Priapus was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens, and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his oversized, permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism.
This name is of Wendish origin, composed of two elements: the Slavic “pérvyj / p’rv’ (первый / pьrvъ)” (first, chief, main) plus “boj (Бой)” (battle, combat, engagement, fight, fighting, struggle). In turn, the name means “the one who is the first to go into battle.” Wends is a historical name for the West Slavs living near Germanic settlement areas. It does not refer to a homogeneous people, but to various peoples, tribes, or groups depending on where and when used. The Sorbian languages are two closely related languages spoken by the Sorbs, a Slavic minority in eastern Germany’s Lusatia region. Historically the languages have also been known as Wendish.
This name derives from the Latin “prīmus,” meaning “first (firstborn), the main, the most remarkable, the most prominent, recently, newborn. Saints Primus and Felician (Felicianus) (Italian: Primo e Feliciano) were brothers who suffered martyrdom about the year 297 during the Diocletian persecution. Their feast is kept on June 9. In the past, they were also included in the Roman Catholic calendar of saints to be celebrated wherever the Roman Rite is used, but because of the limited worldwide interest in them, it was decided in 1969 to leave to individual dioceses the decision whether to include them in their local calendars.
This name is of Wendish origin, composed of two elements: the Slavic “pérvyj / p’rv’ (первый / pьrvъ)” (first, chief, main) plus “boj (Бой)” (battle, combat, engagement, fight, fighting, struggle). In turn, the name means “the one who is the first to go into battle.” Wends is a historical name for the West Slavs living near Germanic settlement areas. It does not refer to a homogeneous people, but to various peoples, tribes, or groups depending on where and when used. The Sorbian languages are two closely related languages spoken by the Sorbs, a Slavic minority in eastern Germany’s Lusatia region. Historically the languages have also been known as Wendish.
This name derives from Latin name “Priscus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “prior > prīscus / prīsca,” meaning “the first, the original, ancient, archaic, primitive, severe, old-fashioned.” 1) Saint Prisca was a young Roman woman allegedly tortured and executed for her Christian faith. She is revered as a saint and a martyr by the Roman Catholic Church. 2) Priscilla and Aquila were a 1st-century Christian missionary married couple described in the New Testament and traditionally listed among the seventy disciples. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, is a 1994 Australian comedy-drama film written and directed by Stephan Elliott. 3) Prisco in Nocera (Nuceria Alfaterna, 3th-century) was an Italian bishop, first bishop of Nocera, patron of the city of Nocera Inferiore. His feast is on May 9, celebrated in Nocera with special festivities. 4) Priscus (~late 1st-century AD) was a Roman gladiator of Celtic origins. His combat with Verus was the highlighted entertainment of the opening day games sponsored by Titus to inaugurate the Flavian Amphitheatre in AD 80.
This name is of Wendish origin, composed of two elements: the Slavic “pérvyj / p’rv’ (первый / pьrvъ)” (first, chief, main) plus “boj (Бой)” (battle, combat, engagement, fight, fighting, struggle). In turn, the name means “the one who is the first to go into battle.” Wends is a historical name for the West Slavs living near Germanic settlement areas. It does not refer to a homogeneous people, but to various peoples, tribes, or groups depending on where and when used. The Sorbian languages are two closely related languages spoken by the Sorbs, a Slavic minority in eastern Germany’s Lusatia region. Historically the languages have also been known as Wendish.
Prithvi is the Sanskrit name for the earth and its essence Prithivi Tattwa, in the form of a mother goddess or godmother. Prithvi is also called Dhra, Dharti, Dhrithri, meaning that which holds everything. As Prithvi Devi, she is one of two wives of Lord Vishnu. His other wife is Lakshmi. Prithvi is another form of Laxmi. Another name for her is Bhumi or Bhudevi or Bhuma Devi. Prithvi also appears in Early Buddhism, where she appears in the Pali Canon, dispelling the temptation figure Mara by attesting to Gautama Buddha's worthiness to attain enlightenment.
This name derives from the French toponym “Provins,” from the vineyards of Probus (Latin: probi > prŏbus vīnum), meaning “honest wine, good wine.” Provins is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. Provins was home to one of the Champagne fairs that were crucial to the medieval European economy when the city was under the protection of Counts of Champagne. Probino di Como or Provino (Provins, IV-century - Como, 420) was a Roman bishop, second bishop of Como. He is revered as a saint by the Catholic Church, who celebrates his memory on March 8th.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Próchoros (Πρόχορος),” composed of two elements: “pró (πρό)” (before, in front) plus “khorós (χορός)” (dance ring, round dance, choral dance, chorus, choir). In turn, the name means “leader of the dance.” Prochorus was one of the Seven Deacons chosen to care for the Christian community’s poor in Jerusalem (6:5). According to the later tradition, he was one of the Seventy Apostles sent out by Jesus in Luke 10. Tradition calls Prochorus the nephew of Stephen the Protomartyr. St Prochorus accompanied the holy Apostle Peter, who ordained him to be the bishop in Nicomedia. 2) Prochoros Kydones (~1330–1369) was an Eastern Orthodox monk, theologian, and linguist.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Próchoros (Πρόχορος),” composed of two elements: “pró (πρό)” (before, in front) plus “khorós (χορός)” (dance ring, round dance, choral dance, chorus, choir). In turn, the name means “leader of the dance.” Prochorus was one of the Seven Deacons chosen to care for the Christian community’s poor in Jerusalem (6:5). According to the later tradition, he was one of the Seventy Apostles sent out by Jesus in Luke 10. Tradition calls Prochorus the nephew of Stephen the Protomartyr. St Prochorus accompanied the holy Apostle Peter, who ordained him to be the bishop in Nicomedia. 2) Prochoros Kydones (~1330–1369) was an Eastern Orthodox monk, theologian, and linguist.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Proklês (Προκλῆς),” meaning “the renowned.” In Greek legends, Procles was one of the Heracleidae, a great-great-great-grandson of Heracles, and a son of Aristodemus and Argia. His twin was Eurysthenes.
This name derives from the Latin “prŏcul,” meaning “far, far from, born when his father was away, born away from his father.” 1) Proculus († ~281) was a Roman usurper, one of the “minor pretenders,” according to Historia Augusta; he took the purple against Emperor Probus in 280. Probably Proculus had a family connection with the Franks, to whom he turned in vain when his bid for imperial power was failing. 2) Saint Proculus was a bishop of Verona who survived the persecutions of Diocletian. He died of natural causes at Verona. 3) Saint Proculus, the Soldier is an Italian saint. He is said to have been a Roman officer who was martyred at Bologna under Diocletian.
This name derives from the Latin “prŏcul,” meaning “far, far from, born when his father was away, born away from his father.” 1) Proculus († ~281) was a Roman usurper, one of the “minor pretenders,” according to Historia Augusta; he took the purple against Emperor Probus in 280. Probably Proculus had a family connection with the Franks, to whom he turned in vain when his bid for imperial power was failing. 2) Saint Proculus was a bishop of Verona who survived the persecutions of Diocletian. He died of natural causes at Verona. 3) Saint Proculus, the Soldier is an Italian saint. He is said to have been a Roman officer who was martyred at Bologna under Diocletian.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prokopḗ (προκοπή) Prokópios (Προκόπιος),” meaning “progress, advance, improvement.” 1) Procopius of Ustyug was a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, formerly a merchant from Lübeck. He was born in Germany, a Roman Catholic merchant who converted to Eastern Orthodox Christianity during his travels. 2) Procopius († 366) was a Roman usurper against Valens and a member of the Constantinian dynasty. According to Ammianus Marcellinus, Procopius was a native and spent his youth in Cilicia, probably in Corycus. 3) Flavius Procopius Anthemius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, son of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Próchoros (Πρόχορος),” composed of two elements: “pró (πρό)” (before, in front) plus “khorós (χορός)” (dance ring, round dance, choral dance, chorus, choir). In turn, the name means “leader of the dance.” Prochorus was one of the Seven Deacons chosen to care for the Christian community’s poor in Jerusalem (6:5). According to the later tradition, he was one of the Seventy Apostles sent out by Jesus in Luke 10. Tradition calls Prochorus the nephew of Stephen the Protomartyr. St Prochorus accompanied the holy Apostle Peter, who ordained him to be the bishop in Nicomedia. 2) Prochoros Kydones (~1330–1369) was an Eastern Orthodox monk, theologian, and linguist.
This name derives from the Latin “prŏcul,” meaning “far, far from, born when his father was away, born away from his father.” 1) Proculus († ~281) was a Roman usurper, one of the “minor pretenders,” according to Historia Augusta; he took the purple against Emperor Probus in 280. Probably Proculus had a family connection with the Franks, to whom he turned in vain when his bid for imperial power was failing. 2) Saint Proculus was a bishop of Verona who survived the persecutions of Diocletian. He died of natural causes at Verona. 3) Saint Proculus, the Soldier is an Italian saint. He is said to have been a Roman officer who was martyred at Bologna under Diocletian.
This name derives from the Latin “prŏcul,” meaning “far, far from, born when his father was away, born away from his father.” 1) Proculus († ~281) was a Roman usurper, one of the “minor pretenders,” according to Historia Augusta; he took the purple against Emperor Probus in 280. Probably Proculus had a family connection with the Franks, to whom he turned in vain when his bid for imperial power was failing. 2) Saint Proculus was a bishop of Verona who survived the persecutions of Diocletian. He died of natural causes at Verona. 3) Saint Proculus, the Soldier is an Italian saint. He is said to have been a Roman officer who was martyred at Bologna under Diocletian.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Próchoros (Πρόχορος),” composed of two elements: “pró (πρό)” (before, in front) plus “khorós (χορός)” (dance ring, round dance, choral dance, chorus, choir). In turn, the name means “leader of the dance.” Prochorus was one of the Seven Deacons chosen to care for the Christian community’s poor in Jerusalem (6:5). According to the later tradition, he was one of the Seventy Apostles sent out by Jesus in Luke 10. Tradition calls Prochorus the nephew of Stephen the Protomartyr. St Prochorus accompanied the holy Apostle Peter, who ordained him to be the bishop in Nicomedia. 2) Prochoros Kydones (~1330–1369) was an Eastern Orthodox monk, theologian, and linguist.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Proklês (Προκλῆς),” meaning “the renowned.” In Greek legends, Procles was one of the Heracleidae, a great-great-great-grandson of Heracles, and a son of Aristodemus and Argia. His twin was Eurysthenes.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Proklês (Προκλῆς),” meaning “the renowned.” In Greek legends, Procles was one of the Heracleidae, a great-great-great-grandson of Heracles, and a son of Aristodemus and Argia. His twin was Eurysthenes.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prokopḗ (προκοπή) Prokópios (Προκόπιος),” meaning “progress, advance, improvement.” 1) Procopius of Ustyug was a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, formerly a merchant from Lübeck. He was born in Germany, a Roman Catholic merchant who converted to Eastern Orthodox Christianity during his travels. 2) Procopius († 366) was a Roman usurper against Valens and a member of the Constantinian dynasty. According to Ammianus Marcellinus, Procopius was a native and spent his youth in Cilicia, probably in Corycus. 3) Flavius Procopius Anthemius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, son of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
Proksha is a diminutive form of Prokopiy and Prokl. The name is of Greek origin and comes from the following roots: (PROKÓPIOS) and (PROKLÊS).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prokopḗ (προκοπή) Prokópios (Προκόπιος),” meaning “progress, advance, improvement.” 1) Procopius of Ustyug was a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, formerly a merchant from Lübeck. He was born in Germany, a Roman Catholic merchant who converted to Eastern Orthodox Christianity during his travels. 2) Procopius († 366) was a Roman usurper against Valens and a member of the Constantinian dynasty. According to Ammianus Marcellinus, Procopius was a native and spent his youth in Cilicia, probably in Corycus. 3) Flavius Procopius Anthemius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, son of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prokopḗ (προκοπή) Prokópios (Προκόπιος),” meaning “progress, advance, improvement.” 1) Procopius of Ustyug was a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, formerly a merchant from Lübeck. He was born in Germany, a Roman Catholic merchant who converted to Eastern Orthodox Christianity during his travels. 2) Procopius († 366) was a Roman usurper against Valens and a member of the Constantinian dynasty. According to Ammianus Marcellinus, Procopius was a native and spent his youth in Cilicia, probably in Corycus. 3) Flavius Procopius Anthemius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, son of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prokopḗ (προκοπή) Prokópios (Προκόπιος),” meaning “progress, advance, improvement.” 1) Procopius of Ustyug was a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, formerly a merchant from Lübeck. He was born in Germany, a Roman Catholic merchant who converted to Eastern Orthodox Christianity during his travels. 2) Procopius († 366) was a Roman usurper against Valens and a member of the Constantinian dynasty. According to Ammianus Marcellinus, Procopius was a native and spent his youth in Cilicia, probably in Corycus. 3) Flavius Procopius Anthemius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, son of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Próchoros (Πρόχορος),” composed of two elements: “pró (πρό)” (before, in front) plus “khorós (χορός)” (dance ring, round dance, choral dance, chorus, choir). In turn, the name means “leader of the dance.” Prochorus was one of the Seven Deacons chosen to care for the Christian community’s poor in Jerusalem (6:5). According to the later tradition, he was one of the Seventy Apostles sent out by Jesus in Luke 10. Tradition calls Prochorus the nephew of Stephen the Protomartyr. St Prochorus accompanied the holy Apostle Peter, who ordained him to be the bishop in Nicomedia. 2) Prochoros Kydones (~1330–1369) was an Eastern Orthodox monk, theologian, and linguist.
This name derives from the Latin “prospĕrus” meaning “prosperous, happy, lucky, propitious, favorable, fortunate, successful.” Saint Prospero martyr (~280–304) was a Roman soldier martyred during the great persecution of Diocletian; is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prōtos (πρῶτος),” meaning “first, earliest, foremost, most prominent,” which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek “pró (πρό),” meaning “before.” 1) Protasius (Italian: Protaso) was Archbishop of Milan. He is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church, with his feast day celebrated on November 24, the day of his death. 2) Saints Gervasius and Protasius (also Saints Gervase and Protase, Gervasis and Prothasis and in French Gervais and Protais) are venerated as Christian martyrs, probably of the 2nd-century.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prōtos (πρῶτος),” meaning “first, earliest, foremost, most prominent,” which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek “pró (πρό),” meaning “before.” 1) Protasius (Italian: Protaso) was Archbishop of Milan. He is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church, with his feast day celebrated on November 24, the day of his death. 2) Saints Gervasius and Protasius (also Saints Gervase and Protase, Gervasis and Prothasis and in French Gervais and Protais) are venerated as Christian martyrs, probably of the 2nd-century.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prōtos (πρῶτος),” meaning “first, earliest, foremost, most prominent,” which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek “pró (πρό),” meaning “before.” 1) Protasius (Italian: Protaso) was Archbishop of Milan. He is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church, with his feast day celebrated on November 24, the day of his death. 2) Saints Gervasius and Protasius (also Saints Gervase and Protase, Gervasis and Prothasis and in French Gervais and Protais) are venerated as Christian martyrs, probably of the 2nd-century.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prōtos (πρῶτος),” meaning “first, earliest, foremost, most prominent,” which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek “pró (πρό),” meaning “before.” 1) Protasius (Italian: Protaso) was Archbishop of Milan. He is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church, with his feast day celebrated on November 24, the day of his death. 2) Saints Gervasius and Protasius (also Saints Gervase and Protase, Gervasis and Prothasis and in French Gervais and Protais) are venerated as Christian martyrs, probably of the 2nd-century.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prōtos (πρῶτος),” meaning “first, earliest, foremost, most prominent,” which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek “pró (πρό),” meaning “before.” 1) Protasius (Italian: Protaso) was Archbishop of Milan. He is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church, with his feast day celebrated on November 24, the day of his death. 2) Saints Gervasius and Protasius (also Saints Gervase and Protase, Gervasis and Prothasis and in French Gervais and Protais) are venerated as Christian martyrs, probably of the 2nd-century.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prōtos (πρῶτος) Prōteús (Πρωτεύς),” meaning “primordial, firstborn.” In Greek mythology, Proteus was the warden of sea beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape. Proteus is an early sea-god, one of several deities whom Homer calls the “old man of the sea.”
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prōtos (πρῶτος) Prōteús (Πρωτεύς),” meaning “primordial, firstborn.” In Greek mythology, Proteus was the warden of sea beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape. Proteus is an early sea-god, one of several deities whom Homer calls the “old man of the sea.”
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prokopḗ (προκοπή) Prokópios (Προκόπιος),” meaning “progress, advance, improvement.” 1) Procopius of Ustyug was a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, formerly a merchant from Lübeck. He was born in Germany, a Roman Catholic merchant who converted to Eastern Orthodox Christianity during his travels. 2) Procopius († 366) was a Roman usurper against Valens and a member of the Constantinian dynasty. According to Ammianus Marcellinus, Procopius was a native and spent his youth in Cilicia, probably in Corycus. 3) Flavius Procopius Anthemius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, son of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
This name derives from the French toponym “Provins,” from the vineyards of Probus (Latin: probi > prŏbus vīnum), meaning “honest wine, good wine.” Provins is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. Provins was home to one of the Champagne fairs that were crucial to the medieval European economy when the city was under the protection of Counts of Champagne. Probino di Como or Provino (Provins, IV-century - Como, 420) was a Roman bishop, second bishop of Como. He is revered as a saint by the Catholic Church, who celebrates his memory on March 8th.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Próchoros (Πρόχορος),” composed of two elements: “pró (πρό)” (before, in front) plus “khorós (χορός)” (dance ring, round dance, choral dance, chorus, choir). In turn, the name means “leader of the dance.” Prochorus was one of the Seven Deacons chosen to care for the Christian community’s poor in Jerusalem (6:5). According to the later tradition, he was one of the Seventy Apostles sent out by Jesus in Luke 10. Tradition calls Prochorus the nephew of Stephen the Protomartyr. St Prochorus accompanied the holy Apostle Peter, who ordained him to be the bishop in Nicomedia. 2) Prochoros Kydones (~1330–1369) was an Eastern Orthodox monk, theologian, and linguist.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain because of some claim that the name is composed of “przem” (honest, open, simple, gentle) plus “sláva (сла́ва).” (glory, fame, renown, honor, repute, reputation). Others argue that the name comes from the archaic Polish “Przemysł,” but the second element has no connection to “sláva (сла́ва).” In Poland, this name was first registered in 1212 as Premizlaus, probably due to the church’s intense pressure to use a Latinized name.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain because of some claim that the name is composed of “przem” (honest, open, simple, gentle) plus “sláva (сла́ва).” (glory, fame, renown, honor, repute, reputation). Others argue that the name comes from the archaic Polish “Przemysł,” but the second element has no connection to “sláva (сла́ва).” In Poland, this name was first registered in 1212 as Premizlaus, probably due to the church’s intense pressure to use a Latinized name.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain because of some claim that the name is composed of “przem” (honest, open, simple, gentle) plus “sláva (сла́ва).” (glory, fame, renown, honor, repute, reputation). Others argue that the name comes from the archaic Polish “Przemysł,” but the second element has no connection to “sláva (сла́ва).” In Poland, this name was first registered in 1212 as Premizlaus, probably due to the church’s intense pressure to use a Latinized name.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain because of some claim that the name is composed of “przem” (honest, open, simple, gentle) plus “sláva (сла́ва).” (glory, fame, renown, honor, repute, reputation). Others argue that the name comes from the archaic Polish “Przemysł,” but the second element has no connection to “sláva (сла́ва).” In Poland, this name was first registered in 1212 as Premizlaus, probably due to the church’s intense pressure to use a Latinized name.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Príāpos (Πρῐìᾱπος),” of unknown meaning. In Greek mythology, Priapus was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens, and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his oversized, permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism.
This name derives from Latin name “Priscus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “prior > prīscus / prīsca,” meaning “the first, the original, ancient, archaic, primitive, severe, old-fashioned.” 1) Saint Prisca was a young Roman woman allegedly tortured and executed for her Christian faith. She is revered as a saint and a martyr by the Roman Catholic Church. 2) Priscilla and Aquila were a 1st-century Christian missionary married couple described in the New Testament and traditionally listed among the seventy disciples. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, is a 1994 Australian comedy-drama film written and directed by Stephan Elliott. 3) Prisco in Nocera (Nuceria Alfaterna, 3th-century) was an Italian bishop, first bishop of Nocera, patron of the city of Nocera Inferiore. His feast is on May 9, celebrated in Nocera with special festivities. 4) Priscus (~late 1st-century AD) was a Roman gladiator of Celtic origins. His combat with Verus was the highlighted entertainment of the opening day games sponsored by Titus to inaugurate the Flavian Amphitheatre in AD 80.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Proklês (Προκλῆς),” meaning “the renowned.” In Greek legends, Procles was one of the Heracleidae, a great-great-great-grandson of Heracles, and a son of Aristodemus and Argia. His twin was Eurysthenes.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pólemos (πόλεμος) ptólemos (πτόλεμος) Ptolemaîos (Πτολεμαῖος),” meaning “aggressive, combative, warrior.” In history, there were many characters named Ptolemy or Ptolemaeus. The most famous in history was the Greek-Egyptian astronomer “Kláudios Ptolemaíos (Κλαύδιος Πτολεμαῖος)” and the Macedonian founder and ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt, Ptolemy I Soter. The name Ptolemaios varied over the years from its roots in Ancient Greece, appearing in different languages in various forms and spellings. Ptolemy is a Greek version of the Hebrew and Aramaic name Bartholomew, meaning “son of Talmai.”
Poplia is of Italian (Faliscan) origin, probably linked to the Latin “pŭblĭus,” meaning “friend of the people.” The Holy Martyress Poplia (Publia) the Confessor, Deaconess of Antioch, early became a widow, and with all her strength, she turned to raise her son John in the Christian faith. John became a presbyter, and Poplia for her prudent and ascetic life merited a deaconess’s dignity. She took under her guidance widows and young women desiring to devote themselves to the service of God, and she organized a monastery in her home.
Poplia is of Italian (Faliscan) origin, probably linked to the Latin “pŭblĭus,” meaning “friend of the people.” The Holy Martyress Poplia (Publia) the Confessor, Deaconess of Antioch, early became a widow, and with all her strength, she turned to raise her son John in the Christian faith. John became a presbyter, and Poplia for her prudent and ascetic life merited a deaconess’s dignity. She took under her guidance widows and young women desiring to devote themselves to the service of God, and she organized a monastery in her home.
This name derives from the Late Latin “Iacobus,” from the Ancient Greek “Iákōbos (Ἰάκωβος),” meaning “supplanter, held by the heel, heel-grabber, leg-puller.” In turn, the name derives from the Hebrew root “ʿqb > Yaʿakov,” meaning “to follow, to be behind,” and it referred to the circumstances of Jacob’s birth when he held on to the heel (Hebrew: ʿaqeb) of his older twin brother Esau. As described in the Hebrew Bible, Jacob, the Talmud, the New Testament, the Koran, and the scriptures of Baha’i as the third patriarch of the Jewish people with whom God made a covenant and ancestor of the tribes of Israel, who took their names from his descendants. In the Hebrew Bible, Jacob is Isaac and Rebecca’s son, and grandson of Abraham, Sarah, and Bethuel. Jacob is honored as a prophet of Islam; in fact, the name is commonly used as a baptismal name in Arabic and Muslim societies.
This name derives from the Latin “pŭdens / pŭdentis,” meaning “honest, virtuous, moderate, decent, reserved.” Saint Pudens was an early Christian saint and martyr. He is mentioned as a layman of the Roman Church in 2 Timothy 4:21. According to tradition, he lodged Saint Peter and was baptized by him, and was martyred under Nero (reigned 54–68).
The Gens Pupia was a Sabine or Etruscan family elevated to the rank of gens publica (plebs) in the fifth century BC. The name Pupius and Pupienus derive from the Latin "pūpus > Pūpius," which means "boy, child, puppet and the first declination of the pupil of the eye that later became (pūpula and pūpilla). 1) Pupienus (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus Augustus; ~165/170–238), also known as Pupienus Maximus, was Roman Emperor with Balbinus for three months in 238, during the Year of the Six Emperors. 2) Marcus Pupius Piso Frugi Calpurnianus belonged initially been to the gens Calpurnia but was adopted by Marcus Pupius when the latter was an older man. He retained, however, his family-name Piso.
The name is of ethnic origin, meaning “native of Pusiano,” Lombard village. Pusiano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como, in the Italian region Lombardy. This name derives from the Latin “pusillus,” a diminutive form of “pūsus” (little boy, very little, very small, petty, insignificant) plus the suffix “-illus.” Pusai († 341) was a Christian priest and companion in martyrdom with Simeon Barsabae and others. They are collectively commemorated in feasts on April 17 in the Greek Orthodox Church, April 21 in the Roman Catholic Church, April 30 in the Melchite Church, and the Friday after Easter in the Syriac Orthodox Church and the Assyrian Church of the East.
This name derives from the Hebrew “bô‛az > Bo’az,” meaning “swiftness, power is in him.” 1) Ancestor of David, kinsman-redeemer to Ruth, daughter-in-law of Naomi. 2) Name of the left of two brazen pillars, 18 cubits high, erected in the porch of Solomon’s temple.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “púlē (πῠ́λη) Puládēs (Πῠλᾰ́δης),” meaning “door, gate.” Pylades is the son of King Strophius of Phocis and Anaxibia, daughter of Atreus, and sister of Agamemnon and Menelaus. He is mostly known for his strong friendship with his cousin Orestes, son of Agamemnon.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pûr (πῦρ) Pū́ramos (Πῡ́ρᾰμος),” meaning “fire, blaze.” In Greek mythology, Pyramus and Thisbē are a pair of ill-fated lovers whose story forms part of Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Many authors have since retold the story. In the Ovidian version, Pyramus and Thisbe is the story of two lovers in the city of Babylon who occupy connected houses/walls, forbidden by their parents to be wed, because of their parents’ rivalry.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pûr (πῦρ) (Greek; pyr ‘πυρ’ / Old English; fȳr / English; fire),” meaning “fire, blaze.” In Greek mythology, Pyrrhus is the nickname given to the hero Neoptolemus, while Pyrrha was the wife of Deucalion, who, with her husband, helped to repopulate the earth after the Flood. Pyrrhus was a Greek general and statesman of the Hellenistic period. He was king of the Greek tribe of Molossians, of the royal Aeacid house (from ~297 BC), and later he became king of Epirus (~306–302, 297–272 BC).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Púrrōn (Πύρρων),” meaning “russet, rust, reddish,” from “pûr (πῦρ),” meaning “fire, blaze.” Pyrrho, a Greek philosopher of Classical Antiquity, is credited as being the first Skeptic philosopher and the inspiration for the school known as Pyrrhonism, founded by Aenesidemus in the 1st century BC. Pyrrho was from Elis, on the Ionian Sea. Diogenes Laertius, quoting from Apollodorus of Athens, says that Pyrrho was at first a painter and that pictures by him were exhibited in the gymnasium at Elis.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Old High German “Berinhart / Berenhard,” composed of two elements “*bernu- / *berô” (bear, wild animal) plus “*harduz / *hardu-” (hard, strong, brave, fearless, powerful). In turn, the name means “strong and powerful as a bear.” The Normans brought it to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Beornheard. 1) Bernard of Clairvaux was a French abbot and the primary builder of the reforming Cistercian order. After the death of his mother, Bernard sought admission into the Cistercian order. 2) Bérard d’Albret, lord of Vayres and Vertheuil († 1346), was a cadet member of the House of Albret in Gascony and an English commander during the Hundred Years War. 3) Berard of Carbio was a Franciscan friar who was executed in Morocco due to his attempts to promote Christianity, a thirteenth-century saint, and martyr. According to tradition, Berard was born into Leopardi’s noble family and was a native of Carbio in Umbria, a province of the Papal States.
This name derives from the Old High German “Berinhart / Berenhard,” composed of two elements “*bernu- / *berô” (bear, wild animal) plus “*harduz / *hardu-” (hard, strong, brave, fearless, powerful). In turn, the name means “strong and powerful as a bear.” The Normans brought it to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Beornheard. 1) Bernard of Clairvaux was a French abbot and the primary builder of the reforming Cistercian order. After the death of his mother, Bernard sought admission into the Cistercian order. 2) Bérard d’Albret, lord of Vayres and Vertheuil († 1346), was a cadet member of the House of Albret in Gascony and an English commander during the Hundred Years War. 3) Berard of Carbio was a Franciscan friar who was executed in Morocco due to his attempts to promote Christianity, a thirteenth-century saint, and martyr. According to tradition, Berard was born into Leopardi’s noble family and was a native of Carbio in Umbria, a province of the Papal States.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) From the Ancient Greek “Pilós (πηλός),” meaning “clay.” 2) From the Ancient Greek “pílos (πίλος),” meaning “hat, cap.” 3) From the Ancient Greek “pelós (πελός),” meaning “dark-colored, ashen.” In Greek mythology, Peleus was a hero whose myth was already known to Homer’s hearers in the late 8th-century BC. Peleus was the son of Aeacus, king of the island of Aegina, and Endeïs, the oread of Mount Pelion in Thessaly. He married the sea-nymph Thetis with whom he fathered Achilles.
This name derives from the Etruscan “petruna,” via Latin “pĕtrōnĭus.” The Petronius family seems to have been originally Roman but, in fact, was Etruscan. Ash urns were found in Perusia (now Perugia) with Etruscan inscriptions, and there are old gravestones with the Etruscan name “Petruni” around the sixth and seventh centuries. Saint Petronilla is venerated as a virgin martyr by the Catholic Church. She died in Rome at the end of the 1st century, or possibly the 3rd-century. Petronius Probinus was an aristocrat and statesman of the Roman Empire, Roman consul, and Praefectus Urbi of Rome.
This name derives from the Albanian “pëllumb,” meaning “dove, pigeon,” borrowed through Vulgar Latin from the Latin “palumbus, palumbēs,” meaning “dove, woodpigeon, ringdove.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “púlē (πῠ́λη) Puládēs (Πῠλᾰ́δης),” meaning “door, gate.” Pylades is the son of King Strophius of Phocis and Anaxibia, daughter of Atreus, and sister of Agamemnon and Menelaus. He is mostly known for his strong friendship with his cousin Orestes, son of Agamemnon.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Púrrōn (Πύρρων),” meaning “russet, rust, reddish,” from “pûr (πῦρ),” meaning “fire, blaze.” Pyrrho, a Greek philosopher of Classical Antiquity, is credited as being the first Skeptic philosopher and the inspiration for the school known as Pyrrhonism, founded by Aenesidemus in the 1st century BC. Pyrrho was from Elis, on the Ionian Sea. Diogenes Laertius, quoting from Apollodorus of Athens, says that Pyrrho was at first a painter and that pictures by him were exhibited in the gymnasium at Elis.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “pûr (πῦρ) Pū́ramos (Πῡ́ρᾰμος),” meaning “fire, blaze.” In Greek mythology, Pyramus and Thisbē are a pair of ill-fated lovers whose story forms part of Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Many authors have since retold the story. In the Ovidian version, Pyramus and Thisbe is the story of two lovers in the city of Babylon who occupy connected houses/walls, forbidden by their parents to be wed, because of their parents’ rivalry.
This name derives from the Latin “Paulus,” which in turn derives from the Latin “parvus > parvulus,” meaning “tiny, small, humble, modest.” It is a common name in countries and ethnicities with a Christian heritage (Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism) and, beyond Europe, in Christian religious communities throughout the world. The name exists since Roman times. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus - in particular in the Roman patrician family of the Gens “group of people, clan” Aemilia. Paul the Apostle, original name Saul of Tarsus, was a Christian missionary who took the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pēneiós (Πηνειός),” which in turn derives from “pḗnē (πήνη)” meaning “plot, weft, spool, tale, a story.” Peneus, the river god of Greek mythology, gave rise to the river’s name of the same name in Thessaly. Son of Ocean and Thetis. With the nymph Creusa, he had a male son, Ipseo, king of the Lapites, and three females, Themisto, Daphne, and Stilbe. He is also said to be the father of the nymph Tricca and Ifi.
This name derives from Latin “petra” (Petrus), from the Ancient Greek “pétrā (πέτρᾱ) Pétros (Πέτρος),” from the Aramaic word “kephas,” which in turn derives from the Syriac “kefa,” all words meaning “stone, rock” (figurative meaning: reliable, stable and resolute). Saint Peter, according to ancient tradition, was a prominent early Christian leader, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament. He is venerated as a saint and considered by the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy to be the first bishop of Rome and the first Pope. Roman Catholics believe him to have been the first Pope and all subsequent popes to have been his successors, and therefore sometimes refer to the Pope or the Papacy itself as Peter.
This name derives from the Czech “Přemysl,” composed of two elements: “pre- (пре-)” (too, excessively, over-) plus “mysl (*mỳslь)” (mind, thought, idea). In turn, the name means “trick, stratagem.” It was the name of the founder of the Přemyslid dynasty, which ruled Bohemia from the 9th to the 14th-century.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pḗdasos (Πήδασος).” Pedasus was the name of several places in Greek mythology. In Homer’s Iliad, Pedasus was the name of a Trojan warrior and the son of the Naiad Abarbarea and human Bucolion.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Pḗgasos (Πήγασος),” composed of two elements: “pēgḗ (πηγή)” (spring, fountain, fountain fed by a spring), primarily used to denote springs of Ocean, where Perseus killed Medusa, from whose blood Pegasus sprang, plus “asos (-ασος) suffix.” Pegasus is one of the best known mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine horse, or pterippus, usually depicted as white in color. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and foaled by the Gorgon Medusa.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “prokopḗ (προκοπή) Prokópios (Προκόπιος),” meaning “progress, advance, improvement.” 1) Procopius of Ustyug was a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church, formerly a merchant from Lübeck. He was born in Germany, a Roman Catholic merchant who converted to Eastern Orthodox Christianity during his travels. 2) Procopius († 366) was a Roman usurper against Valens and a member of the Constantinian dynasty. According to Ammianus Marcellinus, Procopius was a native and spent his youth in Cilicia, probably in Corycus. 3) Flavius Procopius Anthemius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, son of Western Roman Emperor Anthemius.
This name derives from the Proto-Iranian “Θrita > *Θraitaunah,” meaning “the third.” Fereydun is the name of an Iranian mythical king and hero who is an emblem of victory, justice, and generosity in the Persian literature. Fereydunkenar is a city in and the capital of Fereydunkenar County, Mazandaran Province, Iran. Fereydunshahr is situated inside the Zagros mountain range. It is one of the largest regions of ethnic Georgians in the country. People from Fereydunshahr speak a Georgian dialect along with Persian. The Georgian alphabet is also used.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Phríxos (Φρίξος).” In Greek mythology, Phrixus was the son of Athamas, king of Boiotia, and Nephele (a goddess of clouds). Their stepmother, Ino, hated his twin sister Helle and him. Phrixus and Chalciope had four sons, who later joined forces with the Argonauts. The oldest was Argos / Argus, Phrontis, Melas, and Cytisorus.
This name derives from the Latin “pāx,” meaning “peace, calm, tranquility.” It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Paz, meaning “Our Lady of Peace.” Our Lady of Peace, Mother of Peace, Queen of Peace, or Our Lady Queen of Peace is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Roman Catholic Church. She is represented in art, holding a dove and an olive branch, symbols of peace. Her official memorial feast is celebrated on January 24 each year in Hawaii and some churches in the United States. Elsewhere, the memorial feast is celebrated on July 9.
This name derives from the Latin “pāx > Pācificus,” meaning “peace, calm, tranquility, kindness, peacemaker, peace-loving.” St. Pacificus (Pacifico) of San Severino (1653–1721) is an Italian Roman Catholic Saint. He was born at San Severino, the son of Antonio M. Divini and Mariangela Bruni. His parents died soon after his Catholic confirmation when he was only three years old.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Latin “Pătrĭcĭus,” meaning “nobleman, patrician, of noble lineage, ancestry,” from “patres” nominative plural of “Pătĕr,” which in turn derives from the Proto-Italic “*patēr,” meaning “father, head of household.” The term “Patrician” originally referred to a group of elite families in Ancient Rome, including both their natural and adopted members. In the late Roman Empire, the class was broadened to include high council officials. After the fall of the Western Empire, it remained a senior honorary title in the Byzantine Empire. 1) Saint Patrick (Pádraig) was a fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland. Known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” he is the primary patron saint of Ireland and saints Brigit of Kildare and Columba. He is also venerated in the Anglican Communion, the Old Catholic Church, and the Eastern Orthodox Church as equal-to-apostles and Ireland’s Enlightener. 2) Saint Patricia of Naples (Patricia of Constantinople) is an Italian virgin martyr and saint. Tradition states that she was noble and may have been related to the Roman Emperor. Some sources say that she was a descendant of Constantine the Great. Wishing to escape a marriage arranged by Constans II, she became a nun, and she went to Rome.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paíōn (Παίων) Paiónios (Παιώνιος)” meaning “healthy, life and prosperity.” 1) In Greek mythology, Paean was the physician of the gods. The name Paean is believed to be first attested in Mycenaean Greek as an alternative name of Apollo. A god of healing named “Παιήων” is mentioned twice in the Iliad. In book 5, the Olympian god of war, Ares is wounded by mortal hero Diomedes, assisted by Athena. 2) The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. 3) Paeonius of Mende, Chalkidiki, was a Greek sculptor of the late 5th century BC.
This name derives through the Hellenistic form “Paphnoútios (Παφνούτιος),” which in turn derives from the Egyptian “pa-ph-nuti,” meaning “man of God, the one who belongs to God.” Paphnutius of Thebes was a disciple of Saint Anthony the Great and a bishop of a city in the Upper Thebaid in the early 4th-century. Some consider him a prominent member of the First Council of Nicaea, which took place in 325 AD.
This name derives through the Hellenistic form “Paphnoútios (Παφνούτιος),” which in turn derives from the Egyptian “pa-ph-nuti,” meaning “man of God, the one who belongs to God.” Paphnutius of Thebes was a disciple of Saint Anthony the Great and a bishop of a city in the Upper Thebaid in the early 4th-century. Some consider him a prominent member of the First Council of Nicaea, which took place in 325 AD.
This name derives through the Hellenistic form “Paphnoútios (Παφνούτιος),” which in turn derives from the Egyptian “pa-ph-nuti,” meaning “man of God, the one who belongs to God.” Paphnutius of Thebes was a disciple of Saint Anthony the Great and a bishop of a city in the Upper Thebaid in the early 4th-century. Some consider him a prominent member of the First Council of Nicaea, which took place in 325 AD.
This name derives through the Hellenistic form “Paphnoútios (Παφνούτιος),” which in turn derives from the Egyptian “pa-ph-nuti,” meaning “man of God, the one who belongs to God.” Paphnutius of Thebes was a disciple of Saint Anthony the Great and a bishop of a city in the Upper Thebaid in the early 4th-century. Some consider him a prominent member of the First Council of Nicaea, which took place in 325 AD.
This name derives through the Hellenistic form “Paphnoútios (Παφνούτιος),” which in turn derives from the Egyptian “pa-ph-nuti,” meaning “man of God, the one who belongs to God.” Paphnutius of Thebes was a disciple of Saint Anthony the Great and a bishop of a city in the Upper Thebaid in the early 4th-century. Some consider him a prominent member of the First Council of Nicaea, which took place in 325 AD.
This name derives from the Latin “pāgānus,” meaning “farmer, rural, pagan,” from “pāgus,” meaning “the village, the villagers.” Pagano della Torre († 1365) was Patriarch of Aquileia from 1319 until 1332. The son of Florimondo della Torre was a member of a family which had moved to Friuli after the Visconti had ousted them from Milan. Pagano was bishop of Padua in 1302–1319 and succeeded his uncle Cassono as the secular patriarch of Aquileia at the latter’s death, after having been a candidate to the same position in 1302.
The origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: 1) from an untrusted Coptic source meaning “elevated, high.” Saint Pishoy (320–417 AD), known in the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria as the Star of the Desert and the Beloved of our Good Savior, is an Egyptian desert father. He is said to have seen Jesus and that his body is preserved to the present day in incorruptibility at the Monastery of Saint Pishoy at the Nitrian Desert, Egypt. He is venerated by the Oriental Orthodox Churches and the Eastern Orthodox Churches and is known in the latter under the Greek version of his name, Paisios.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paíōn (Παίων) Paiónios (Παιώνιος)” meaning “healthy, life and prosperity.” 1) In Greek mythology, Paean was the physician of the gods. The name Paean is believed to be first attested in Mycenaean Greek as an alternative name of Apollo. A god of healing named “Παιήων” is mentioned twice in the Iliad. In book 5, the Olympian god of war, Ares is wounded by mortal hero Diomedes, assisted by Athena. 2) The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. 3) Paeonius of Mende, Chalkidiki, was a Greek sculptor of the late 5th century BC.
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Paíōn (Παίων) Paiónios (Παιώνιος)” meaning “healthy, life and prosperity.” 1) In Greek mythology, Paean was the physician of the gods. The name Paean is believed to be first attested in Mycenaean Greek as an alternative name of Apollo. A god of healing named “Παιήων” is mentioned twice in the Iliad. In book 5, the Olympian god of war, Ares is wounded by mortal hero Diomedes, assisted by Athena. 2) The peony is a flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, the only genus in the family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, Europe, and Western North America. 3) Paeonius of Mende, Chalkidiki, was a Greek sculptor of the late 5th century BC.
This name derives from the Ancient Egyptian “àxōm” (Greek: pakhóm > Pachómios ‘Παχώμιος’),” meaning “eagle.” Saint Pachomius was the founder of Christian cenobitic monasticism. In the Coptic churches, his feast day is celebrated on May 9. In the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, his feast day is celebrated on May 15. He was born in 292 in Thebes (Luxor, Egypt) to pagan parents.
This name derives from the Ancient Egyptian “àxōm” (Greek: pakhóm > Pachómios ‘Παχώμιος’),” meaning “eagle.” Saint Pachomius was the founder of Christian cenobitic monasticism. In the Coptic churches, his feast day is celebrated on May 9. In the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, his feast day is celebrated on May 15. He was born in 292 in Thebes (Luxor, Egypt) to pagan parents.
This name derives from the Latin “Palātium > Palātīnus,” meaning “palace, relating to the palace, palatine, relating to counties palatine,” probably from Etruscan “Pales.” In ancient Roman religion, Pales was a deity of shepherds, flocks, and livestock. Regarded as male by some sources and female by others, Pales can be either singular or plural in Latin and refers at least once to a pair of deities. Marcus Atilius Regulus built a temple to Pales in Rome following his victory over the Salentini in 267 BC. It is generally thought to have been located on the Palatine Hill, but, being a victory monument, it may have been found on the route of the triumphal procession, either on the Campus Martius or the Aventine Hill. The Palatine Hill (Latin: Collis Palatium or Mons Palatinus; Italian: Palatino) is the centermost of the Seven Hills of Rome and is one of the most ancient parts of the city. Pallantium was an ancient city near the Tiber river on the Italian peninsula. Roman mythology, as recounted in Virgil’s Aeneid, for example, states that the city was founded by Evander of Pallene and other ancient Greeks sometime previous to the Trojan War.
Names of this root can be derived from different Ancient Greek words and are yet debated which names come from certain words. The theories include: 1) From the Ancient Greek “pállax (πάλλαξ),” meaning “young, a little younger than a teenager.” 2) From the Ancient Greek “pállō (πάλλω),” meaning “to drive, swing, shake.” 3) From the Ancient Greek “pallakís (παλλακίς),” meaning “concubine.” Several male and female figures appear in Greek mythology: 1) Pallas is a Titan, associated with war, killed by Athena to fight for Zeus. Most sources indicate that he was the son of Crius and Eurybia, the brother of Astraeus and Perses, and Styx’s husband. 2) Pallas was also one of the Gigantes born of the blood which spilled onto Gaia when Cronus castrated his father, Uranus. 3) Pallas was the daughter of Triton. Acting as a foster parent to Zeus’ daughter Athena, Triton raised her alongside Pallas.
In Greek mythology, Palaemon d’Etolia, son of Hephaestus, is one of the Argonauts of Jason. He is also identified as Melicerte, son of Atamanthus and Ino, divinized by Poseidon under the name of God Palaemon. This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Palaímōn (Πᾰλαίμων)”, probably derived from “pállax (πάλλαξ)” (young, a little younger than a teenager) or “pállō (πάλλω)” (to drive, swing, shake).
This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Palamḗdēs (Πᾰλᾰμήδης),” composed of two elements: “pállax (πάλλαξ)” (young, a little younger than a teenager) or “pállō (πάλλω)” (to drive, swing, shake) plus “mêdos (μῆδος) Mídomai (μήδομαι)” (counsel, plan, art, prudence, cunning). In Greek mythology, Palamedes was generally considered the son of Nauplius and Clymene, daughter of Catreus. King of the island of Evia, an expert in the art of war and brave warrior.
This name derives from the Latin “Palātium > Palātīnus,” meaning “palace, relating to the palace, palatine, relating to counties palatine,” probably from Etruscan “Pales.” In ancient Roman religion, Pales was a deity of shepherds, flocks, and livestock. Regarded as male by some sources and female by others, Pales can be either singular or plural in Latin and refers at least once to a pair of deities. Marcus Atilius Regulus built a temple to Pales in Rome following his victory over the Salentini in 267 BC. It is generally thought to have been located on the Palatine Hill, but, being a victory monument, it may have been found on the route of the triumphal procession, either on the Campus Martius or the Aventine Hill. The Palatine Hill (Latin: Collis Palatium or Mons Palatinus; Italian: Palatino) is the centermost of the Seven Hills of Rome and is one of the most ancient parts of the city. Pallantium was an ancient city near the Tiber river on the Italian peninsula. Roman mythology, as recounted in Virgil’s Aeneid, for example, states that the city was founded by Evander of Pallene and other ancient Greeks sometime previous to the Trojan War.
In Greek mythology, Palaemon d’Etolia, son of Hephaestus, is one of the Argonauts of Jason. He is also identified as Melicerte, son of Atamanthus and Ino, divinized by Poseidon under the name of God Palaemon. This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Palaímōn (Πᾰλαίμων)”, probably derived from “pállax (πάλλαξ)” (young, a little younger than a teenager) or “pállō (πάλλω)” (to drive, swing, shake).
In Greek mythology, Palaemon d’Etolia, son of Hephaestus, is one of the Argonauts of Jason. He is also identified as Melicerte, son of Atamanthus and Ino, divinized by Poseidon under the name of God Palaemon. This name derives from the Ancient Greek name “Palaímōn (Πᾰλαίμων)”, probably derived from “pállax (πάλλαξ)” (young, a little younger than a teenager) or “pállō (πάλλω)” (to drive, swing, shake).
Names of this root can be derived from different Ancient Greek words and are yet debated which names come from certain words. The theories include: 1) From the Ancient Greek “pállax (πάλλαξ),” meaning “young, a little younger than a teenager.” 2) From the Ancient Greek “pállō (πάλλω),” meaning “to drive, swing, shake.” 3) From the Ancient Greek “pallakís (παλλακίς),” meaning “concubine.” Several male and female figures appear in Greek mythology: 1) Pallas is a Titan, associated with war, killed by Athena to fight for Zeus. Most sources indicate that he was the son of Crius and Eurybia, the brother of Astraeus and Perses, and Styx’s husband. 2) Pallas was also one of the Gigantes born of the blood which spilled onto Gaia when Cronus castrated his father, Uranus. 3) Pallas was the daughter of Triton. Acting as a foster parent to Zeus’ daughter Athena, Triton raised her alongside Pallas.
This name derives from Latin “palma > palmārius,” meaning “bearer of palm, pilgrim (in the Holy Land), originally “palm of the hand” the tree so-called due to the shape of its leaves, like fingers of a hand. The feast day is usually celebrated on Palm Sunday (Palm Sunday is a moveable Christian feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. The feast commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, an event mentioned in all four canonical Gospels.
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