Names Categorized "saints"

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...

Honorata is a feminine name of Polish and Medieval Latin origin. It is the feminine form of Honoratus, a Late Latin name meaning "esteemed, distinguished." The male name Honoratus was borne by at least seven saints, incl...

Honorina is a Medieval Latin feminine form of Honorinus, itself a derivative of Honorius, a Late Latin name meaning "honour, esteem, dignity". The name is closely associated with a 3rd-century Gallo-Roman virgin martyr,...

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...

Honorius is a Late Latin name meaning "honour, esteem, dignity", derived from the Latin word honor. It was borne by several notable figures in history, including an emperor of the Western Roman Empire, a few early saints...

Hormisdas is the Hellenized form of Hormizd, ultimately derived from the supreme Zoroastrian deity Ahura Mazda, meaning "lord of wisdom". In its journey through history, this name refers most prominently to a 6th-century...

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...

Hosea is the English spelling of a name found in the Hebrew Bible, representing the prophet whose life and message are central to the Book of Hosea. While the name itself appears in the Hebrew text as Hoshea, meaning 'sa...

Hripsime (Armenian: Հռիփսիմէ; died c. 290) is a female name of uncertain etymology, widely believed to derive from Greek ῥίπτω (rhipto) meaning "to throw away" — a reference to an abandoned or foundling child. The name i...

Hubert is a Germanic masculine given name derived from the Old German elements hugu meaning "mind, thought, spirit" and beraht meaning "bright". The name thus carries the sense of a "bright heart" or "bright mind". It is...

Hugh is an English masculine given name, derived from the Old French Hugues, itself a variant of the Germanic name Hugo. The ultimate root is the Proto-Germanic element hugiz, meaning "mind, thought, spirit" (Old High Ge...

Etymology and Historical RootsHugo is a masculine given name with deep Germanic roots, serving as both an independent name and the Old German form of Hugh. The name derives from the Old Frankish hugi or Old High German h...

EtymologyHumbert is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German elements hun meaning "bear cub" or "warrior" and beraht meaning "bright." The name was Latinized as Humbertus and introduced to E...

Hunbeorht is an Old English name composed of the elements hun ("bear cub") and beorht ("bright"), making it a cognate of Humbert. Recorded in Anglo-Saxon England, the name survives mainly through its association with a 9...

Hunfrid is the Old German form of Humphrey, a name that combines two ancient Germanic elements: hun meaning "bear cub" and fridu meaning "peace". The resulting meaning is therefore "peaceful bear cub" or "bear cub of pea...

Hyacintha is a Latinate feminine form of Hyacinthus, primarily used in historical contexts to refer to the 17th-century Italian saint Hyacintha Mariscotti (born Giacinta). The name is a Latinized rendering of the Greek Ὑ...

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...

Etymology and Meaning Hyginus is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek name Ὑγῖνος (Hyginos), which derives from the Greek word ὑγιεινός (hygieinos) meaning “healthy.” The name shares its root with the word “hygiene,”...

Iarlaithe is an Old Irish masculine name combining an uncertain first element with flaith "ruler, sovereign". The first element may be interpreted as iar "after" or iar "west", but its exact meaning is unknown. The name...

Íde is an Irish feminine name derived from the Old Irish Íte, which may come from ítu meaning "thirst" — interpreted metaphorically as a hunger or longing for holiness. This name belongs to a 6th-century Irish nun who be...

Iestyn is a Welsh masculine given name, representing the Welsh form of Justin. The name Justin ultimately derives from the Latin Iustinus, itself a derivative of Justus, meaning “just” or “righteous.” In Welsh onomastics...

Ignacia is the Spanish feminine form of Ignatius. The name Ignatius derives from the Roman family name Egnatius, of Etruscan origin and unknown meaning, later altered by association with Latin ignis ("fire"). This associ...

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...

Ilar is a Welsh masculine given name, representing the Welsh form of the Latin name Hilarius. The root name Hilarius is derived from the Latin adjective hilaris, meaning "cheerful," which itself ultimately comes from the...

Ildefonso is the Spanish form of the Visigothic name Hildifuns, which derives from the Gothic elements hilds "battle" and funs "ready", giving the meaning "battle ready." The name became prominent through its association...

Illtyd is a Welsh name originating from Old Welsh Eltut, derived from the intensive prefix el- combined with tut meaning "people, country". The name is most famously associated with the 6th-century Welsh saint Illtud (al...

Illuminata is a Medieval Latin feminine name meaning "illuminated, brightened, filled with light" in Latin. It derives from the Latin verb illuminare ("to light up, to enlighten"), itself formed from lux ("light"). The n...

Etymology and OriginImre is the Hungarian form of Emmerich, a Germanic name composed of elements meaning "ruler" or "king" (from rih). The first element is uncertain, possibly deriving from irmin ("whole, great"), amal (...

Indalecio is the Spanish version of the Latin name Indaletius, a name of uncertain origin. It is most strongly associated with the 1st-century missionary Saint Indaletius (Spanish: San Indalecio), who is venerated as the...

Ingrid is a feminine given name derived from the Old Norse name Ingríðr, meaning "Ing is beautiful." It combines the name of the Germanic god Ing with the element fríðr (meaning "beautiful" or "beloved"). The name is wid...

Íñigo is the Medieval Spanish form of Eneko, a Basque name of uncertain etymology. The name Eneko is thought to be derived from the Basque word ene meaning 'my' combined with the diminutive suffix -ko, thus likely transl...

EtymologyIoannikios is a Greek masculine given name composed of Ioannes (the Greek form of John) and the Greek element νίκη (nike), meaning "victory". Thus, the name may be interpreted as "John's victory" or "victory of...

Iphigeneia is the original Greek form of the name more commonly Latinized as Iphigenia. Derived from the Greek elements ἴφιος (iphios) meaning "strong, stout" and γενής (genes) meaning "born", the name thus carries the s...

Iphigenia is the Latinized form of the Greek name Iphigeneia, derived from the Greek elements ἴφιος (iphios) meaning "strong, stout" and γενής (genes) meaning "born." Thus, the name signifies "strong-born" or "born to st...

EtymologyIrenaeus is a Latinized form of the Greek name Εἰρηναῖος (Eirenaios), derived from the Greek word eirēnē (peace), meaning "peaceful". The name is directly related to the Greek goddess of peace, Eirene (Εἰρήνη),...

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...

Iria is a Galician and Portuguese name that is likely a form of Irene, which ultimately derives from the Greek Εἰρήνη (Eirene), meaning "peace." The name is associated with a 7th-century saint from Tomar, Portugal, who i...

Irmina is a feminine name primarily used in Polish, functioning as a diminutive of Irma.Etymology and Historical ContextThe name Irmina ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic element *ermunaz, meaning "whole, great,"...

Isabel is a female given name of Spanish origin, derived as a medieval form of Elizabeth. It arose in the Occitan region of France during the 12th century and quickly spread throughout Spain, Portugal, and France, becomi...

Isaurus is a Medieval Latin masculine name derived from the feminine name Isaura, which itself is a Late Latin name meaning "from Isauria." Isauria was a region in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). The name Isaurus was bor...

Ishmael is a name of profound significance in the Abrahamic traditions, originating from the Hebrew name Yishmaʿel, which means "God will hear." This theophoric name is composed of the elements shamaʿ ("to hear") and ʾel...

Isidora is a feminine form of the name Isidore, deriving ultimately from the Greek name Ἰσίδωρος (Isidoros), which means "gift of Isis," from the name of the Egyptian goddess Isis and the Greek element δῶρον (doron) mean...

Isidore is a masculine given name derived from the Greek name Isidoros (Ἰσίδωρος), meaning 'gift of Isis.' The name combines the name of the Egyptian goddess Isis with the Greek element doron ('gift'). It has survived in...

EtymologyIstván is the Hungarian form of Stephen, which derives from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "crown, wreath". The name was introduced to Hungary through Christianity, as Stephen (István) was venerated...

Ita is the anglicized form of the Irish name Íde, derived from the Old Irish Íte. The name originates from the word ítu, meaning "thirst", a poetic reference to spiritual longing rather than physical thirst. This reflect...

Ithamar is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, borne in the Old Testament by the youngest son of Aaron the High Priest. The name is derived from the Hebrew elements ʾi meaning "island" and tamar meaning "date palm," togeth...

Ives is an English form of Yves, used to refer to Saint Ives (also called Ivo) of Huntingdonshire, a semi-legendary English bishop. The name ultimately derives from the Germanic element iwa meaning "yew," which was often...

Ivo is a masculine given name with diverse origins and a rich historical legacy. Predominantly used in Czech, Dutch, Estonian, German, Italian, Latvian, Portuguese, and formerly in Germanic contexts, Ivo is typically con...

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...

Jacob is a classic male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yaʿaqov (יַעֲקֹב). The name was adopted into Greek as Iakob (Ἰακώβ) and later into Latin as Iacob. In the Old Testament, Jacob is a centra...

Jadwiga is a Polish feminine given name that serves as the Polish form of Hedwig. The name originated from the Old German name Hadewig, which is composed of the elements hadu meaning "battle, combat" and wig meaning "war...

EtymologyJames is an English given name that ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jacob (Ya'akov). The name evolved through the Late Latin Iacomus, a variant of the Biblical Latin Iacobus, and then into Old French as...

Jan is a masculine given name used in numerous European languages, including Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, German, Norwegian, Polish, Slovene, and Sorbian. It is a form of Johannes, which in turn derives from the Greek...

Jane is a feminine given name of English origin. It is the medieval English form of Jehanne, the Old French feminine form of Iohannes, which ultimately derives from Yahweh and the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is...

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...

Jarlath is an Irish given name, derived as an Anglicized form of Iarlaithe. The original Old Irish name Iarlaithe is composed of an uncertain first element combined with flaith meaning "ruler, sovereign." The name is his...

Jean-Baptiste is a French compound given name that combines Jean and Baptiste, directly invoking Saint John the Baptist. The name is primarily used in French-speaking regions and is unique to the French language, while o...

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...

Jenaro is the Spanish form of Januarius, which itself derives from the Latin cognomen meaning "January." The name of the month comes from the Roman god Janus, the deity of gateways, beginnings, and transitions, often dep...

Jerome is an English masculine given name derived from the Greek name Hieronymos (Ἱερώνυμος), which combines the elements hieros (ἱερός), meaning "sacred," and onyma (ὄνυμα), meaning "name." Thus, Jerome literally signif...