Names Categorized "martyrs"

Elias is the Hellenized form of the name Elijah, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Eliyyahu, meaning "my God is Yahweh." It is used in several languages including English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish,...

Elmo is a masculine given name with multiple origins. It began as a short form of names containing the Old German element helm meaning "helmet, protection", such as Guglielmo or Anselmo. Elmo is also derived from Erasmus...

Emidio is an Italian masculine given name derived from the Late Latin name Emygdius, which itself was possibly a Latinized form of an ancient Gaulish name of uncertain meaning. The name is closely associated with Saint E...

Engratia is a Late Latin female name meaning "in (a state of) grace," derived from the Latin word gratia meaning "grace." The name is most notably associated with a 4th-century Christian saint and martyr venerated in Spa...

Erasmus is a masculine given name derived from the Greek word ἐράσμιος (erasmios), meaning "beloved, desired". The name carries rich historical and religious significance, primarily through two notable figures: a Christi...

Eudokia is the Ancient Greek form of Eudocia, a name derived from the Greek word εὐδοκέω (eudokeo) meaning "to be well pleased, to be satisfied". This word itself is composed of εὖ (eu) meaning "good" and δοκέω (dokeo) m...

Eugraphios is a saint name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from the Greek adjective εὐγραφής (eugraphes), meaning "well-drawn" or "well-written." This compound word combines the prefix eu (εὖ, "good") with graphe (γραφή...

Eulalia is a feminine given name derived from the Greek εὔλαλος (eulalos), meaning "sweetly-speaking." This compound word combines εὖ (eu), meaning "good," and λαλέω (laleo), meaning "to talk." The name was borne by an e...

Eulampia is a feminine given name of Greek origin, best known as the name of a 4th-century Christian saint and martyr. It is the feminine form of Eulampios, which itself is derived from the Greek elements εὖ (eu) meaning...

Eulampios is a masculine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the elements eu (meaning "good") and lampo (meaning "to shine"), combining to convey the sense of "good shining" or "bright with goodness." The name...

Eulogio is a Spanish masculine given name, derived from the Latinized form Eulogius, which itself comes from the Greek Εὐλόγιος (Eulogios). The name is associated with the Greek elements eu meaning "good" and logos meani...

Eulogius is the Latinized form of the Greek name Εὐλόγιος (Eulogios), derived either from εὔλογος (eulogos) meaning "reasonable" or, more commonly, from εὐλογία (eulogia) meaning "good language, praise, blessing." Both s...

Euphemia is a female given name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek verb εὐφημέω (euphemeo), meaning "to use words of good omen." This verb combines the elements εὖ (eu), meaning "good," and φημί (phemi), meaning "to...

Euphemios is the masculine form of the name Euphemia. The name is of Ancient Greek origin, deriving from the Greek verb εὐφημέω (euphemeo), which means "to use words of good omen" or "to speak well." This verb combines t...

Euthymia is a female given name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from the Greek word euthymia (εὐθυμία) meaning "good spirit" or "cheerfulness." It is the feminine form of Euthymius, which comes from the Greek Euthymios...

Euthymius is the Latinized form of the Greek name Euthymios (Εὐθύμιος), derived from the element eu meaning "good" and thymos meaning "soul, spirit," thus signifying "in good spirits" or "generous." The name was borne by...

Eutychia is a feminine name of Ancient Greek origin, derived as the feminine form of Eutychios (see Eutychius), itself a variant of Eutychus. The root name Eutychus comes from the Greek εὐτυχής (eutyches), meaning "fortu...

Eutychios is the Ancient Greek form of Eutychius, a Latinized variant of the name Eutychus. It is derived from the Greek word ἐὐτύχης (eutyches), meaning “fortunate,” which itself combines εὖ (eu) “good” and τύχη (tyche)...

Evanthia is a modern Greek feminine given name, derived from the ancient Greek name Εὐανθία (Euanthia), a variant of Euanthe. The name's root elements, the Greek eu meaning "good" and anthos meaning "flower," combine to...

Evaristus is a male given name of Ancient Greek origin, best known as the name of the fifth pope of the Catholic Church. The name is a Latinized form of the Greek Εὐάριστος (Euaristos), meaning “well pleasing.” This mean...

Everald is an English form of the Old German name Eberolt, carrying the combined meanings of “boar” (ebur) and “power, authority” (walt). The name is most notably associated with the 16th-century saint and martyr, Everal...

Facundo is a Spanish masculine given name derived from the Late Latin name Facundus, which means "eloquent". The name was borne by a few early Christian saints, including a 3rd-century Spanish martyr.Name VariantsThe ori...

Facundus is the Latin form of Facundo, a name derived from the Late Latin name Facundus, meaning "eloquent". This name was borne by several early Christian saints, most notably a 3rd-century Spanish martyr, and reflects...

Febronia is a saint name of Roman origin, ultimately linked to the Latin Februa, a Roman purification festival held in mid-February. That festival gives its name to the month February, from Latin februum meaning "purging...

Fedot (Russian: Федот) is a masculine Russian given name deriving from Theodotus. Theodotus itself is the Latinized form of the Greek name Theodotos (Θεόδοτος), meaning "given to god", from theos ("god") and dotos ("give...

Felicitas is a Latin name directly derived from the word felicitas, meaning "good luck, fortune". In Roman mythology, the goddess Felicitas was the living personification of this very concept: she embodied not just luck,...

Felicity is a feminine given name of English origin meaning "happiness." It derives from the Latin word felicitas, meaning "luck" or "good fortune," and is ultimately related to the Ancient Roman goddess Fortuna, who emb...

Felix is a masculine given name that originates from the Latin word felix [ˈfeːliːks], meaning "happy", "lucky", "fortunate", "successful", or "fruitful". Its original meaning was "fruit-bearing", in reference to fruitfu...

Firmina is a feminine given name derived from the Latin Firminus, a name meaning "firm" or "steadfast." It is the feminine form of Firmin, a name borne by several early saints. The masculine counterparts include Firminus...

Flavian is a masculine given name of Roman origin. It derives from the Latin family name Flavianus, which itself is derived from the Roman nomen Flavius. Flavius, meaning "golden" or "yellow-haired" from the Latin flavus...

Florian is a masculine given name derived from the ancient Roman name Florianus. The name originates from the Latin flōrus meaning "yellow, blond" or, by later association, "flowering" (from flos, "flower"). The Roman co...

Fortunato is an Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish male given name derived from the Late Latin cognomen Fortunatus, meaning "fortunate, blessed, happy". The name originates from the Latin word fortuna (fortune, luck), ulti...

Fortunatus is a Latin word meaning "happy, lucky, rich, blessed," used as a masculine given name. It is the Latin form of Fortunato, itself derived from Late Latin Fortunatus. The name was borne by several early Christia...

Gabinus is a Medieval Latin masculine name, primarily known as the Latin form of Gavino. The name Gavino itself derives from the Late Latin Gabinus, which may refer to the ancient city of Gabii in central Italy. The name...

Garnet is a feminine given name derived directly from the English vocabulary word garnet, a precious stone that serves as the traditional birthstone for the month of January. The name's appeal stems from the gem's rich,...

Etymology and OriginGavino is an Italian given name derived from the Late Latin name Gabinus, which likely referred to the ancient city of Gabii in central Italy. The name thus carries the toponymic meaning "from Gabii"....

Gennadius is a Latinized form of the Greek name Γεννάδιος (Gennadios), which ultimately derives from the Greek word γεννάδας (gennadas) meaning "noble, generous." The name thus carries connotations of high birth and bene...

EtymologyGeorge is a masculine given name derived from the Greek name Georgios (Γεώργιος), which comes from the Greek word georgos (γεωργός) meaning "farmer" or "earthworker." This word is itself a compound of ge (γῆ), m...

Gerulf is a masculine name of ancient Germanic origin, derived from the elements ger meaning "spear" and wolf meaning "wolf." Therefore, the name can be interpreted as "spear-wolf," evoking the imagery of a warrior with...

Gervasius is a Latinized masculine name of uncertain origin, most likely derived from a Germanic name whose first element comes from ger meaning "spear." The second element is debated; some scholars suggest it comes from...

Godeliva is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. It is the feminine form of Goteleib, an Old German name composed of the elements got 'god' and liob 'dear, beloved', meaning 'dear to God' or 'beloved of God'. This n...

Godfried is the Dutch cognate of Godefrid, deriving from the Germanic name elements got meaning 'god' and fridu meaning 'peace', thus signifying 'peace of god'. This name was popularized across Europe by the Normans, who...

Gumersindo is a Spanish masculine given name derived from the medieval Latinized form Gomesendus, which itself originates from a Germanic (Visigothic or Suebian) name. The first element likely comes from guma meaning "ma...

Gundisalvus is a Latinized form of the ancient Germanic name Gonzalo. This name has deep roots in the early medieval period, particularly among the Visigoths or Suebi peoples who settled in the Iberian Peninsula. The Lat...

Gwenfrewi is a Welsh feminine given name with deep historical and religious significance, best known as the original Welsh name of the 7th-century saint later anglicized as Winifred. The name is derived from the Welsh el...

Hasan is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "handsome" or "good", derived from the Arabic root حسن (ḥasuna), "to be beautiful, to be good." The name is widespread across the Muslim world and beyond, used in Arabic, B...

Herman is a masculine given name with ancient Germanic origins, meaning "army man". It is derived from the Old German elements heri ("army") and man ("person, man"). The name was first recorded in the 8th century in the...

Hermes is a name of Greek origin, derived from the ancient Greek word ἕρμα (herma) meaning "cairn, pile of stones, boundary marker." In ancient Greece, hermae were stone piles or pillars used as boundary markers and late...

Hermione is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the name of the messenger god Hermes. In Greek mythology, Hermione was the daughter of Menelaus and Helen of Troy. The name was also borne by an early Chris...

Hippolytos is a name of Ancient Greek origin, deriving from the elements ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse" and λύω (luo) meaning "to loosen," thus giving the meaning "freer of horses." The Latinized form Hippolytus is more...

Honoratus is a Late Latin name meaning "esteemed, distinguished", deriving from the Latin verb honorare (to honor). The name was borne by at least seven saints, most notably the 5th-century founder of Lérins Abbey and Ar...

Honorine is a French feminine given name, derived from the Late Latin Honorina, itself a feminine form of Honorinus, a derivative of Honorius. The root name Honorius comes from the Latin word "honour, esteem, dignity".Et...

Hormizd is a Middle Persian name derived from Ahura Mazda, the supreme creator deity of Zoroastrianism. Through linguisticevolution, Ahura Mazda gradually shortened into forms such as Ōhrmazd in Middle Persian, which Lat...

Etymology and OriginHyacinthus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Hyakinthos (Ὑάκινθος), which is derived from the name of the hyacinth flower. In Greek mythology, Hyacinthus was a beautiful Spartan prince and lover...

Ignatius is a male given name of Roman origin, derived from the Latin ignis meaning "fire," though its true root is the Etruscan family name Egnatius of unknown meaning. The spelling was later adapted to associate it wit...

Iraida is a female given name used in Russian and Spanish. It is a form of the ancient name Herais, which itself is derived from the name of the Greek goddess Hera. The meaning of Hera is uncertain, possibly from Greek h...

Irene is a feminine given name with deep roots in Greek language, religion, and history. It derives from the Ancient Greek Εἰρήνη (Eirene), a word meaning "peace". In Greek mythology, Eirene was the goddess of peace and...

Iya is a female Russian given name of uncertain etymology. The name was borne by Saint Ia of Persia, a 4th-century Christian martyr who is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church. According to tradition, Ia was one of t...

Introduction Januarius is a Roman cognomen derived from the Latin word for "January." The name's meaning and use are intimately tied to the Roman god Janus, the two-faced deity of doorways and beginnings, after whom the...

Jeanne is the modern French feminine form of Jehanne, an Old French feminine form of the Latin Iohannes, ultimately from the Hebrew name John, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." This name has been a staple in France since the...