Names Categorized "saints"

Alodia is a Spanish saint's name of Visigothic origin. Its etymology is uncertain, but it may derive from Gothic elements such as alls "all" or aljis "other" combined with auds "riches, wealth". The name is best known fr...

Aloysius is a Latinized form of Aloys, an old Occitan form of Louis, ultimately deriving from the Frankish name *Hlūdawīg, meaning "famous battle." The name gained prominence through Saint Aloysius Gonzaga (1568–1591), a...

Alphege is the Middle English form of the Old English name Ælfheah. The name Ælfheah is derived from the elements ælf 'elf' and heah 'high', thus meaning 'elf-high' or 'high elf'.Historical SignificanceAlphege is best kn...

Alphius is a name of uncertain meaning, possibly a variant of Alphaeus, or derived from an Umbrian root meaning "white". It is recorded as a Medieval Latin name and is most notably associated with a 3rd-century Christian...

Alphonsus is a masculine given name that is the Latinized form of the Visigothic (early Gothic) name Aþalfuns. As such, it functions as a latinized ancestor of the modern Alfonso, although historically the two forms deve...

Altagracia is a Spanish feminine given name that means "high grace", derived from the title of the Virgin Mary as Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia ("Our Lady of High Grace"). She is the patron saint of the...

Amabilis is a Late Latin name meaning "lovable". The name was borne by a Saint Amabilis, a 5th-century priest in Riom, central France, who was venerated for his piety and service. The name shares its root with the Latin...

Amadeus is a theophoric masculine given name of Medieval Latin origin, meaning "love of God", derived from Latin amo "to love" and Deus "God". As a linguistic compound formed as a phereoikos, it can be interpreted either...

Amalia is a female given name derived from the Germanic element amal, meaning "unceasing, vigorous, brave," or referring to the Gothic dynasty of the Amali. It is a short form of Germanic names beginning with that elemen...

Amandus is a Latin name derived from the gerundive amanda, meaning "lovable, worthy of love." It shares its root with the feminine name Amanda and is related to the Latin verb amare, "to love." The name was borne by seve...

Amantius is a Latin masculine name meaning "loving", derived directly from the Latin verb amare (to love). It belongs to a group of ancient Roman cognomina that express affection or worthiness of love. The name was borne...

Amator is a Late Latin name meaning "lover (of God)", derived from Latin amator ("lover"), often used in a religious context to denote a devout worshipper. The name is closely associated with the 5th-century Christian sa...

Amatus is a Late Latin masculine given name meaning "beloved." The name is derived from the Latin verb amare ("to love") and serves as a direct etymological counterpart to the feminine form Amata. Historically, it was us...

Ambrogino is an Italian diminutive of Ambrogio, which is itself the Italian form of the Latin name Ambrosius. Ambrogino literally means "little Ambrose" or "dear Ambrose," and is a term of endearment often used within fa...

Ambrose is an English masculine given name derived from the Late Latin Ambrosius, which itself comes from the Greek Ἀμβρόσιος (Ambrosios), meaning "immortal". The name is closely associated with Saint Ambrose, the 4th-ce...

Ambrósio is the Portuguese form of Ambrose, derived through Latin Ambrosius from the Ancient Greek name Ἀμβρόσιος (Ambrosios), meaning "immortal." The name is grounded in a rich linguistic and religious tradition: the Gr...

Amor is a name derived directly from the Latin word amor, meaning "love." In Roman mythology, Amor was another name for the god Cupid, the son of Venus and Mars, who was often depicted as a winged, blindfolded boy armed...

Amos is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word ʿamas meaning "load" or "burden." This etymology reflects the prophetic role of the biblical figure who bore the weight of divine messages. In...

Amparo is a Spanish feminine given name that derives from the word "amparo," meaning "protection, shelter, refuge." The name is directly associated with the Virgin Mary, specifically through the title Nuestra Señora del...

Ampelius is a Latinized form of Ampelio, which itself derives from the Greek name Ἀμπέλιος (Ampelios), ultimately coming from the Greek word ἄμπελος (ampelos), meaning 'vine'. As an Ancient Greek name, it likely referenc...

Anacletus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀνάκλητος (Anakletos), derived from the word ἀνάκλητος meaning "invoked". The name is best known as that of the third pope, who served as Bishop of Rome following Peter a...

Etymology and Meaning Anastasia is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word anástasis (ἀνάστασις), meaning "resurrection." It is the feminine form of Anastasius. The name first emerged during th...

Anastasius is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀναστάσιος (Anastasios), which derives from the Greek word ἀνάστασις (anastasis), meaning "resurrection." This word itself is composed of ἀνά (ana), meaning "up," and στ...

Anatolia is the feminine form of the masculine name Anatolius, ultimately derived from the Greek Ἀνατολή (anatole), meaning "sunrise" or "east." This name was borne by a 3rd-century Italian saint and martyr, Saint Anatol...

Anatolius is a Late Latin masculine given name derived from the Greek Ἀνατόλιος (Anatolios), itself based on ἀνατολή (anatole), meaning "sunrise" or "east." The name thus carries connotations of dawn, light, and the risi...

Andeolus is a name of unclear origin, associated with a Christian saint martyred in southern Gaul during the 3rd century. The name is thought to be a Latinized form of a Greek or possibly pre-Roman name, but its exact et...

EtymologyAndrew is the English form of the Greek name Andreas (Ἀνδρέας), which derives from andreios (ἀνδρεῖος) meaning "manly" or "masculine," ultimately from the Greek word aner (ἀνήρ) meaning "man." The name entered E...

EtymologyAndronicus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀνδρόνικοσ (Andronikos), which derives from the elements ἀνήρ (aner, meaning “man”) and νίκη (nike, meaning “victory”). Thus the name signifies “victory of a ma...

Andrzej is the Polish form of Andrew, a name with deep roots in Christian tradition. The name derives from the Greek Ἀνδρέας (Andreas), meaning "manly" or "masculine," which itself comes from ἀνήρ (aner), "man." In the N...

Anfisa is a Russian feminine given name, ultimately derived from the Greek name Anthousa, itself stemming from the word anthos (ἄνθος), meaning "flower". The name thus carries the symbolic connection to floral beauty and...

Angel is a unisex given name used in Bulgarian, English, and Macedonian, derived from the medieval Latin masculine name Angelus. This Latin name ultimately comes from the Greek word ἄγγελος (angelos), meaning "messenger....

Angela is a feminine given name used across multiple languages and cultures, including Dutch, English, German, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovene, and Medieval Latin. It is the feminine form o...

Angelo is an Italian masculine given name directly derived from the Latin Angelus, meaning angel, itself from the Greek ἄγγελος (angelos), “messenger”. The name thus carries a strong religious connotation, rooted in Jude...

Angilbert is a variant of Engelbert, an Old German name. The root name likely combines the tribal name Angil (referring to the Angles) or the element engil meaning "angel" with beraht meaning "bright".EtymologyAngilbert...

Angus is an English, Irish, and Scottish masculine given name. It is an Anglicized form of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic name Aonghus (also spelled Aonghas). The name ultimately derives from the Old Irish Óengus, which i...

Anicetus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀνίκητος (Aniketos), meaning "unconquerable". Derived from Greek aniketos or a- (not) + nikētos (conquerable), the name conveys invincibility and strength. Mythological Co...

Anna is a feminine given name, the Latin form of the Hebrew name Hannah, which means “favor” or “grace.” Used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament, it appears in the Hebrew Bible as the mother of the prophet Samuel (1 Sa...

Anne is the French form of Anna, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'favor' or 'grace'. It was introduced to England in the 13th century, initially gaining only modest use, but later became widespr...

Ansbert is a Germanic masculine name composed of the elements ansi meaning "god" and beraht meaning "bright". It is a cognate of the Old English name Osbert, which similarly combines os "god" and beorht "bright". Etymolo...

Anselm is a masculine given name with roots in Old German, derived from the elements ansi "god" and helm "helmet, protection", combined to mean "divine protection" or "protected by God." The name was brought to England i...

Ansgar is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German elements ansi meaning "god" and ger meaning "spear," thus conveying the sense of "divine spear." The name is borne by Saint Ansgar (801–865)...

Anthelm is a Germanic masculine given name composed of the elements anto meaning "zeal" and helm meaning "helmet, protection." Thus, the name can be interpreted as "zealous protection" or "ardent defender." It has cognat...

Anthony is an English masculine given name derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which is of unknown Etruscan origin. The most notable bearer of the ancient name was the Roman general Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony)...

Anthousa is the Ancient Greek form of Anfisa, ultimately derived from the Greek word ἄνθος (anthos), meaning "flower." This elegant feminine name was borne by a 9th-century Byzantine saint, Saint Anthousa, who is venerat...

Antiochus is a name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from the Greek name Ἀντίοχος (Antiochos). It combines the prefix ἀντί (anti), meaning "against, compared to, like", with ὀχή (oche), meaning "support". Thus, the name...

Antipater is an Ancient Greek name, the Latinized form of Antipatros (Ἀντίπατρος). It derives from the Greek elements anti (ἀντί) meaning “against, compared to, like” and pater (πατήρ) meaning “father” (genitive πατρός),...

Anton is a masculine given name used in numerous languages, including Georgian, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, German, Icelandic, Macedonian, Norwegian, Romanian, Russian, Slo...

Antonino is an Italian masculine given name, derived from the Roman cognomen Antoninus, which itself is a derivative of Anthony. The name Antonino has been borne by several Roman and Italian saints, contributing to its e...

Antony is a given name that originated as a variant of Anthony. Historically, this spelling was the usual English form of the name until the 17th century, when the h was introduced under the mistaken belief that the name...

Aodhán is an Irish male given name, derived from the Old Irish name Áedán, a diminutive of the name Aodh (or Áed), which means "fire". Thus, Aodhán carries the meaning "little fire". The name is deeply rooted in Irish hi...

Aparecida is a Portuguese feminine name meaning "appeared", derived from the Brazilian title of the Virgin Mary, Nossa Senhora da Conceição Aparecida ("Our Lady of the Conception Who Appeared"). The name refers to a smal...

Aphrodisios is an Ancient Greek personal name, derived from the name of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Its meaning is thus intimately linked to the goddess of love and beauty.Etymology and Cultural ContextThe root of Aphro...

Apollinaris is an Ancient Greek name derived from the name of the god Apollo. The name Apollo itself is of uncertain etymology, though it may be related to the Indo-European root *apelo- meaning "strength" or the Anatoli...

Apollonia is a feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, deriving from the classical Latin Apollōnia. It is the feminine form of Apollonios, a Greek personal name meaning “of Apollo.” The root name Apollo is of uncert...

Etymology Apollonios is an Ancient Greek personal name, derived directly from the name of the god Apollo. The god's own name, Ἀπόλλων (Apollon), has an uncertain etymology, though it may be related to the Indo-European r...

Apollonius is a Latinized form of the Ancient Greek name Apollonios. The name itself derives from Apollo, the Greek god of prophecy, medicine, music, art, law, beauty, and wisdom. The meaning of Apollo's name is uncertai...

Apphia is a name mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in Paul's Epistle to Philemon. The name is a Greek form of a Hebrew name that possibly meant "increasing". In the letter, Paul greets "Apphia our sister" alon...

Aquila is a given name and surname of Latin origin, derived from the Roman cognomen meaning "eagle". The name is best known from the New Testament, where Aquila and his wife Priscilla (also called Prisca) are mentioned a...

Aquilinus is a Roman cognomen, a hereditary surname or nickname later used as a personal name, and is a derivative of Aquila, the Latin word meaning "eagle." The name belongs to a common Roman naming tradition where dimi...

Araceli is a Spanish feminine name that means "altar of the sky" — derived from the Latin words ara "altar" and coeli "sky". This poetic title refers to the Virgin Mary as Nuestra Señora de Araceli (Our Lady of the Altar...