Faust

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Gender Masculine
Usage Literature
Pronounced Pron. /ˈfaʊ̯st/(German)

Meaning & History

From a German surname that was derived from the Latin name Faustus. This is the name of a character in German legends about a man who makes a pact with the devil, via his representative Mephistopheles. He is believed to be based on the character of Dr. Johann Faust (1480-1540). His story was adapted by writers such as Christopher Marlowe and Goethe.