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Rumbold m History (Ecclesiastical)
Means "bold fame" from the Germanic elements "hrom", meaning "fame" and "bald", meaning "bold". This is the name of a Hiberno-Scottish saint from around 8th century, though his nationality is unknown.
Rumweald m Anglo-Saxon, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Old English elements rum "abundant, extensive, spacious" and weald "powerful, mighty" or "authority, leader"... [more]
Ryōnin m Japanese, History
Ryōnin was a Tendai Buddhist monk in the late Heian period and the founder of the Yuzu Nembutsu sect.
Sabbace m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Sabbatios via Sabbatius.
Sabbatius m Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical), Early Jewish
Latinized form of Sabbatios. This is the name of several saints, including Saint Sabbatius of Solovki (15th century AD). This was also one of the middle names of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian the Great (6th century AD).
Sabinian m History (Ecclesiastical, Anglicized), Polish
English and Polish form of Sabinianus. This name was borne by a pope and by a saint.
Sacerdos m Ancient Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Roman cognomen which was derived from the Latin noun sacerdos meaning "priest, priestess, cleric".... [more]
Salaun m Breton, History
Breton form of Solomon (via Old Breton Salamun and Middle Breton Salavun)... [more]
Samaratungga m History
From Sanskrit समर (samara) meaning "war, battle, conflict" or "coming together, meeting" combined with तुङ्ग (tuṅga) meaning "lofty, tall, high". This was the name of a 9th-century ruler of Java who oversaw the construction of the Borobudur temple.
Samonas m History, History (Ecclesiastical)
Hellenized form of Shamuna, which is a name that is likely to be of Semitic origin (e.g. Arabic, Aramaic or Hebrew). Its meaning is as of yet uncertain.... [more]
Samudravarman m Sanskrit, History
From Sanskrit समुद्र (samudra) "sea, ocean" and वर्मन् (varman) "armor, protection". This was the name of a ruler of Kamarupa from 374 to 398 AD.
Sarmeane m Georgian (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
Meaning unknown. It might possibly be related to the Greek verb σαρμεύω (sarmeuo) meaning "to dig sand", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun σαρμός (sarmos) meaning "heap of earth, that what is swept together"... [more]
Saurmag m Georgian (Rare), History
Georgian form of the Scythian personal name Sawarmag, which literally means "black hand". It is derived from Scythian syāva meaning "black" combined with Scythian arma meaning "hand" and the suffix -aka... [more]
Sauromates m Late Greek, Late Roman, History
Derived from the Roman cognomen Sauromates, itself derived from Greek Σαυρομάτης (Sauromates) meaning "a Sarmatian". The Sarmatians were an Iranian people that spoke Sarmatian, a Scythian language... [more]
Scerdilaidas m History (Latinized)
Scerdilaidas (ruled 218 – 206 BC) was an Illyrian ruler of the Illyrian kingdom under the Labeatan dynasty. He was the grandfather of Gentius. The name itself is of uncertain origin and meaning; theories include a derivation from Albanian herdhe "nest; herd", ultimately from Proto-Albanian *skarda- "herd" and Proto-Albanian *laida "to leave, to die, to lead", thus meaning something like "herd or flock leader".
Scribonianus m Late Roman, History
This Roman cognomen is an extended form of Scribonius. A known bearer of this name was Lucius Arruntius Camillus Scribonianus, a Roman usurper from the 1st century AD.
Scythianus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Skythianos. This was the name of an Alexandrian religious teacher who was allegedly the first Alexandrian to visit India.
Sebald m German (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
Contraction of Siegbald. Saint Sebald was an Anglo-Saxon missionary to Germany in the 9th or 10th century. He settled down as a hermit in the Reichswald near Nuremberg, of which city he is the patron saint... [more]
Secundian m Ancient Roman (Anglicized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Anglicized form of Secundianus. This was the name of several saints.
Secundianus m Ancient Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Roman cognomen which was derived from Secundus.... [more]
Sedekias m Hebrew (Hellenized), History, Biblical Greek
Hellenized form of Tzidqiyyahu (see Zedekiah).
Seong-gye m Korean, History
Meaning unknown. This was the personal name of Taejo of Joseon (1335-1408), founder and first king of the Joseon dynasty.
Seraphim m & f Greek, English (Puritan), English (Modern, Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Directly from the biblical word seraphim which meant "fiery ones", from Hebrew שרף (saraf) meaning "to burn", referring to an order of angels described in the Book of Isaiah (see Seraphina)... [more]
Seraphino m History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant of Seraphinus. Born at Montegranaro, Italy, in 1540, Seraphino worked as a shepherd in his youth and was reportedly much abused by his older brother... [more]
Servus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Means "servant, serf" in Latin. This is the name of an obscure Orthodox martyr who lived in northern Africa in the 5th century.
Shahbandeh m History
Means "slave of the shah", from Persian شاه (shāh) meaning "king, ruler" and بنده (bande) meaning "servant, slave". Shahbandeh Khan was a 17th-century Iranian military commander.
Shahrbaraz m Middle Persian, History
A Middle Persian title meaning "the Boar of the Empire", from Middle Persian shahr "country" and warāz "boar", referencing the Zoroastrian deity Izad Vahram... [more]
Shandao m Chinese, History
Shandao was a Chinese Buddhist scholar monk and an influential figure of East Asian Pure Land Buddhism.
Shiruya m Middle Persian (Arabized), History
Shiruya al-Uswari was an Iranian nobleman, who was part of the Sasanian asvaran unit, but later defected together with a faction of the unit to the Rashidun Caliphate, where the unit became known as the Asawira... [more]
Shtjefëni m History (Ecclesiastical)
Albanian form of Stephen, used to refer to the saint.
Siadhail m Old Irish, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Irish siadhail "sloth". Siadhail (d 813) was Abbot and possibly Bishop of Roscommon in the 9th century.
Sicard m Germanic, History, Gascon, Lengadocian
Contracted form of Sigehard as well as the Gascon and Languedocian form of this name. Sicard was the name of a 9th-century prince of Benevento (Italy).
Sigebert m Germanic, History
Variant of Sigisbert. Sigebert I was king of Austrasia in the 6th century AD.
Sigeric m Germanic, History
Derived from Old High German sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic sigis, see Sigisbert) combined with rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." Sigeric was the name of a 5th-century king of the Visigoths.
Sigobert m Germanic, History
Variant of Sigisbert. Sigobert the Lame was a 6th-century king of Cologne and a grandson of Clovis I through his father Childebert I.
Sindhuraja m Indian, History
Ultimately derived from Sanskrit सिन्धु (síndhu) "Indus river, great river, sea" and राजन् (rā́jan) "king, prince". This was the name of an Indian king from the Paramara dynasty who is the father of Bhoja.
Sindulf m History (Ecclesiastical)
From the Gothic roots sinths "way, path" and wulfs "wolf." This is the name of a 7th century hermit and saint who lived in the town of Aussonce near Rheims (France).
Siran m History
French contracted or vernacular form of Sigiramnus.
Sisebut m Germanic, History
Variant of Sisebod. Sisebut was the name of a 7th-century king of the Visigoths in Hispania.
Sisenand m Germanic, History
The first element of this Germanic name is derived from sis, which is probably a contraction of sigis (see Sigisbert). However, this is not completely certain - the element might also come from Old High German sisesang "sad song" or from Old Swedish sisu "solemn lament." The second element is derived from Gothic nand "bravery" (or from Gothic nanthjan "to venture, to risk, to dare")... [more]
Sithric m History (Anglicized), Old Norse (Anglicized)
Variant of Sihtric. This was used by S. Fowler Wright in his historical novel Elfwin (1930).
Skirgaila m Lithuanian (Rare), History
The first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian verb skirti, which usually means "to give, to devote, to dedicate" but has also been found to mean "to divide, to separate" as well as "to determine, to establish, to identify"... [more]
Slánoll m History, Old Irish, Irish Mythology
Derived from Old Irish slán "healthy, safe" and oll "great, vast, ample". In Irish legend, this was the name of a High King of Ireland.
Solanus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Blessed Solanus Casey was a priest of the Capuchin Friars. He died in 1957.
Sonni m History
Sonni Bāru, also known as Sonni Abū Bakr Dao, was the 16th and last king of the Sonni Dynasty to rule over the Songhai Empire located in west Africa. His rule was very short, from November 6, 1492, to April 12, 1493... [more]
Sophonias m Hebrew (Hellenized), Biblical Greek, History
Greek form of Zephaniah, as it first appeared in the Septuagint. This name was also borne by a Byzantine monk from the 13th century AD.
Sophrone m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Sophronios via Sophronius.
Sozont m History (Ecclesiastical), Russian (Archaic)
Russian and Romanian form of Sozon.
Speciosus m Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Latin adjective speciosus meaning "good-looking, handsome, beautiful".... [more]
Speusippe m History (Gallicized)
French form of Speusippos via its latinized form Speusippus.
Spitamenes m Old Persian (Hellenized), History
Hellenized form of Spitamaneh. This was the name of a Sogdian warlord from the 4th century BC.
Stańczyk m Polish, History
Diminutive form of Stanisław. Stańczyk was the most famous Polish court jester. He was employed by three Polish kings: Alexander, Sigismund the Old, and Sigismund Augustus... [more]
Staurakios m Late Greek, History
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun σταυρός (stauros), which originally meant "upright pale, upright stake" but nowadays has the meaning of "cross". Also see Stavros... [more]
Stepanoz m Medieval Georgian, Georgian (Archaic), History
Medieval Georgian form of Stephanos (see Stephen). This name was borne by four rulers of Caucasian Iberia (called Kartli in Georgian), the earliest of which reigned from about 590 until his death in 627.
Strabon m Ancient Greek, History
Derived from Greek στραβός (strabos) meaning "distorted, oblique; squinting, squint-eyed". This was the name of several historical figures, including a 1st century Greek geographer, philosopher, and historian.
Subhūti m History
Subhūti is a major figure in Mahayana Buddhism and is one of the central figures in Prajñāpāramitā sutras.
Suitbert m History (Ecclesiastical), German (Rare)
German form of Suitbertus, which is the latinized form of the Anglo-Saxon given name Swithberht. Also see the related name Swindebert.
Sulla m History
From the Roman cognomen Sulla, probably deriving from estruscian background, meaning unknown, but maybe hinting at the description "red" or "bright", since red-golden hair, blue eyes and very pale skin ran within the family... [more]
Sumbat m Armenian (Rare), Georgian (Archaic), History
Armenian and Georgian form of the Jewish name Shambat, which is also found written as Sembat, Shembat and Shmbat.... [more]
Sundiata m History
Sundiata Keita (c. 1217 – c. 1255) was a puissant prince and founder of the Mali Empire, the renowned hero celebrated by the Mandinka people in the semi-historical Epic of Sundiata, which is primarily known through oral tradition, transmitted by generations of Mandinka griots (djeli or jeliw).
Supratisthitavarman m Sanskrit, History
Means "well-established shield" in Sanskrit, from Sanskrit prefix सु- (su) "good, well" with प्रतिष्ठा (pratiṣṭhā) "ground, base" and वर्मन् (varman) "shield, armor"... [more]
Sveneld m Medieval Slavic, History
Medieval Slavic form of Svæinaldr. Sveneld is a semi-legendary 10th-century Varangian warlord in the service of Svyatoslav I of Kiev and his family... [more]
Švitrigaila m Lithuanian (Rare), History
Derived from the Lithuanian adjective švitrus meaning "nimble, agile" as well as "fast, quick, brisk" combined with old Lithuanian gailas, which usually means "strong, potent" but has also been found to mean "sharp, jagged" as well as "angry, fierce, violent" and "miserable, sorrowful, remorseful"... [more]
Sweyn m History
Medieval English form of Sveinn. Sweyn Forkbeard 17 April 963 – 3 February 1014) was king of Denmark from 986 to 1014. In 1013, shortly before his death, he became the first Danish king of England after a long effort.
Taksin m History
From Thai ตาก (tak) referring to the historical kingdom of Tak (located in the present-day province of Tak in northern Thailand) combined with the name สิน (Sin). This was the name of Taksin the Great (1734-1782), the only king of the Thonburi Kingdom... [more]
Talorc m Pictish, History
Name of several Pictish kings.
Tameaki m Japanese, History
Meaning varies depending on the kanji used. Fujiwara no Tameaki (1198-1275) was a Japanese poet.
Tanwg m History (Ecclesiastical)
Saint Tanwg is the patron saint of Llandanwg, Gwynedd, Wales.
Taraise m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Tarasios via Tarasius.
Tarasius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Tarasios. Saint Tarasius (c. 730 – 25 February 806) was the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 25 December 784 until his death on 25 February 806.
Tavpachag m Georgian (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
Meaning unknown. This name was borne by two Catholicoi of Caucasian Iberia: one lived in the 6th century, the other in the 7th century.
Taximagulus m Old Celtic (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Taximagulos. This name was borne by one of the four kings of Kent in 54 BC.
Tecwyn m Welsh, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Welsh teg "beautiful; fair" and gwyn "white; fair; blessed". Saint Tecwyn is the patron saint and founder of Llandecwyn in the Welsh county of Gwynedd.
Teilo m Welsh, History (Ecclesiastical)
From Teilio, which was originally a diminutive of Eiludd, composed of the Welsh pronoun ty meaning "thy, your" prefixed to a diminutive of Eiludd... [more]
Telerig m Bulgarian (Rare), History
Meaning unknown. This was the name of a Bulgarian khan (ruler) from the 8th century AD.
Telo m Breton, History (Ecclesiastical)
Breton cognate of Welsh Teilo.
Temir-Mirza m Tatar (Archaic), History
Possibly from Kipchak تمور (temür) "iron" (see Timur) and Mirza. This was the name of a Tatar champion who fought Alexander Peresvet at the opening of the Battle of Kulikovo, known in Russian sources as Chelubey
Teoctist m History (Ecclesiastical)
Romanian form of Theoktistos via Theoctistus.
Teodul m History (Ecclesiastical)
Serbian, Polish and Romanian form of Theodulus.
Terebinthus m Ancient Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Means "Terebinth tree" in Latin. This was the name of a purported pupil of Scythianus during the 1st to 2nd century AD.
Ternan m History (Ecclesiastical)
Saint Ternan is venerated as the "Bishop of the Picts". Not much is known of his life; different historians place him either at the mid-fifth century or the latter part of the sixth. Those who place him in the earlier period, associate him with Palladius.
Tewdrig m Medieval Welsh, History
Welsh form of Theodoric. Tewdrig ap Teithfallt was a king of the post-Roman Kingdom of Glywysing.
Thalelaeus m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Thalelaios. This was the name of two saints; one lived in the 3rd century AD, the other lived in the 5th century AD.
Tharsicius m History (Ecclesiastical)
After St. Tharsicius.
Théoctiste m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Theoktistos via Theoctistus.
Theodahad m Germanic, History
Variant of Theudehad. Theodahad was a 6th-century king of the Ostrogoths.
Théodard m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Theudehard via Latinized form Theodardus.
Theodegotho m Germanic, History
Variant of Theudegotho. Theodegotho was a son of Theodoric the Great, a 6th-century king of the Ostrogoths.
Theodemar m Germanic, History
Variant of Theudemar. Theodemar was the Suebi king of Galicia from 559 to 570 AD.
Theodemund m Germanic, History
Variant spelling of Theudemund. Theodemund was a Suebi king of Galicia between 469-550 AD.
Théolepte m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Theoleptos via Theoleptus.
Theopistus m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Theopistos. This was the name of two saints, one of which was a son of saint Eustace (died in 118 AD).
Theopompus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Theopompos. This name was borne by a king of Sparta (Greece) from the 7th century BC.
Theotonius m History (Ecclesiastical)
Theotonius of Coimbra (c. 1082 - 1162) was a Canon Regular and royal advisor. He is noted in Portugal, for being the first prior of the Monastery of the Holy Cross in Coimbra, Portugal. He is celebrated as the reformer of religious life in Portugal, and is the first Portuguese saint.
Theudebert m Germanic, History
Means "bright people", derived from the Germanic element þeud "people" combined with Old High German beraht "bright." Theudebert I was a 6th-century Merovingian king, grandson of Clovis I through his father Theuderic I.
Theuderic m Germanic, History
Form of Theodoric. Theuderic I was a Merovingian king who lived in the 6th century AD.
Theudigisel m Germanic, History
Variant spelling of Theudegisel. Theudigisel was a 6th-century king of the Visigoths in Hispania.
Thorismund m Germanic, History
Variant of Thurismund. Thorismund was a 5th-century king of the Visigoths.
Thrasamund m Germanic, History
Derived from Old Norse thras "quarrel, battle" combined with Old High German mund "protection." Thrasamund was a 5th-century king of the Vandals and Alans.
Thumelicus m Germanic (Latinized), History
As the only known bearer of this name was the only child of two Germanic parents (Cheruscan chieftain Arminius and his wife Thusnelda), this name is probably a latinized form of an obscure Germanic name... [more]
Thuribe m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Turibius (see Toribio) and variant of Turibe.
Thyrsus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Thyrsos. This name was borne by a Christian martyr from the 3rd century AD, who was killed for his faith in Sozopolis (Apollonia), Phrygia during the persecution of Emperor Decius.
Tidhelm m Anglo-Saxon, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Old English elements tīd "time" and helm "helmet, protection". This was the name of a 10th century Bishop of Hereford.
Timarch m Ancient Greek (Anglicized), History
Anglicized form of Timarchos. This was the name of a tyrant of Miletus (3rd century BC) and a Seleucid usurper king of Syria (2nd century BC).
Tiobóid m History
Irish form of Theobald.
Tiridates m Old Persian (Hellenized), History
Hellenized form of Tiridata. Throughout history, this name was borne by three kings of Parthia and three kings of Armenia.
Tirs m Catalan (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Catalan and Romanian form of Thyrsus.
Tissaphernes m Old Persian (Hellenized), History
Hellenized form of Chithrafarna. This was the name of a Persian soldier and statesman from the 4th century BC.
Totnan m Medieval Irish, History
This was the name of a 7th-century Irish saint who evangelized in Franconia, with saints Cillian and Colmán.
Tranquillus m Late Roman, History
Derived from Latin tranquillus "quiet, calm, still". A known bearer of this name was Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus, a Roman historian from the 2nd century AD.
Troadios m History (Ecclesiastical)
Original Greek form of Troadius.
Troadius m History (Ecclesiastical, Latinized)
From Ancient Greek Τρωάδιος (Troadios) meaning "of Troad", itself from Τρωάδα (Troada) meaning "the region of Troy, Troad"... [more]
Tudy m Breton (Gallicized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Meaning as of yet unknown. This name was notably borne by a Breton saint from the 5th or 6th century AD.
Tuguzhuko m Circassian (Rare), History
Meaning unknown. A known bearer was Tuguzhuko Kyzbech (1777-1840), a Circassian nobleman and leader during the Russian-Circassian War.
Turibe m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Turibius (see Toribio) and variant of Thuribe.
Turstin m Old Norman, History
Norman form of Þórsteinn. Turstin fitz Rou (known as Turstin FitzRolf in English) played a prominent role in the Norman conquest of England and is regarded as one of the few proven companions of William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Tyrtée m History (Gallicized)
French form of Tyrtaios via Tyrtaeus.
Ubald m History (Ecclesiastical)
English and Polish form of Hugbald and French variant of Ubalde.
Ubalde m French, Medieval French, History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Hugbald via it's Latinized form Ubaldus.
Ultius m History (Ecclesiastical)
Alternate name of St. Wulsin.
Ursmar m Germanic, Frankish, History (Ecclesiastical), Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare), German (Rare)
Derived from Latin ursus meaning "bear" combined with Germanic mari meaning "famous".... [more]
Ursmarus m Germanic (Latinized), Frankish (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Ursmar. This was the name of a Frankish saint from the early 8th century.
Vadomar m Germanic, History
Derived from Gothic vadi "pledge, pact" combined with Old High German mâri "famous." Vadomar was the name of a 4th-century king of the Alamanni, a Germanic tribe.
Valamir m Germanic, History
Variant spelling of Valamar. But with this spelling it is also possible that the second element is derived from Slavic mir "peace." Valamir was the name of a 5th-century king of the Ostrogoths.
Vandalarius m Germanic (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Vandalar. Vandalarius was the name of the father of Valamir, a 5th-century king of the Ostrogoths.
Varazdat m Old Persian, Armenian, History
Derived from Middle Persian warāz meaning "boar" combined with Middle Persian dādan "to give". For the latter element, also compare Old Persian dāta, which can mean "law" but also "gift" as well as "gave, given" (as past tenses of the verb dadātuv "to give, to put")... [more]
Varo m History (Ecclesiastical)
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Varus.
Vasilisk m Russian (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical, Russified)
Russian form of Basiliscus. This is also the Russian word for "basilisk" (a type of mythological creature). This was borne by Russian avant-garde poet Vasilisk Gnedov (1890-1978), real name Vasiliy Ivanovich Gnedov.
Vasiliskos m History (Ecclesiastical)
Modern Greek form of Basiliskos, used to refer to the 4th-century Greek saint Basiliscus of Comana.
Vavila m Russian (Archaic), Serbian, History (Ecclesiastical)
Romanian, Russian and Serbian form of Babylas.
Venustianus m Ancient Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Roman Cognomen of Venustus, a personal name meaning devoted to Venus. Used by a saint who was a companion with Sabinus of spoleto.
Vénustien m History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Venustian (see Venustus).
Venutius m History
Venutius was a 1st-century king of the Brigantes in northern Britain at the time of the Roman conquest.
Verian m Late Roman (Anglicized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Anglicized form of Verianus. This was the name of a saint from the 3rd century AD.
Verianus m Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Roman cognomen that was derived from Verus.... [more]
Veronus m History (Ecclesiastical), Dutch (Rare)
The best known bearer of this name is the 9th-century folk saint Veronus of Lembeek. At the time, the village was located in Frankish territory, but today it is situated in the region of Flanders in Belgium.... [more]
Victorian m History (Ecclesiastical), Provençal
English and Provençal form of Victorianus. This name was borne by two obscure saints, from the 5th and 6th centuries AD.
Vigor m History (Ecclesiastical), Croatian, Serbian, Italian, Swedish, Medieval French
Derived from Latin vigor "vigor, strength, liveliness".
Villanus m History, Medieval Italian (Latinized)
Medieval Latin name meaning "farmhand", a derivative of villa "country house, farm". It was borne by an Italian Catholic saint of the 13th century.
Visimar m Germanic, History
Variant of Wisamar. Visimar was the name of a 4th-century king of the Vandals, a Germanic tribe.
Viterico m Medieval Spanish, Gothic (Hispanicized), History
From wid "forest", and -ric "poweful".... [more]
Vithimer m Germanic, History
Variant spelling of Witimer. In 376 AD, Vithimer succeeded Ermanaric, king of the Greuthungi (a Gothic tribe), to the throne.
Vitores m History (Ecclesiastical)
San Vitores de Cerezo (ca. 800 — ca. 850) was a Spanish Catholic martyr.
Vivant m French (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Viventius. The name coincides with French vivant "living, alife".
Vizelin m History (Ecclesiastical)
Possibly derived from the Germanic name Wizo. It was borne by a 11th-century saint from Holstein, Germany.
Vlasie m History (Ecclesiastical)
Romanian form of Blasius via Vlasios.
Vologases m Old Persian (Hellenized), History
Hellenized form of Walagash. This name was borne by six kings of Parthia.
Volusian m Late Roman (Anglicized), History
English form of Volusianus. This is the name by which the Roman emperor Volusianus (3rd century AD) and the saint Volusianus of Tours (5th century AD) are generally known in the anglophone world.
Voudas m History (Hellenized)
Modern Greek form of Buddha.
Waccar m History (Ecclesiastical), Anglo-Saxon
Possibly derived from Old English wacor "watchful, vigilant, alert" (from wakraz). This was the name of a martyred Catholic saint.
Walabonso m History (Ecclesiastical)
Possibly related to the Germanic roots walah ("foreigner") and funs ("ready"). This is the name of a Christian martyr from 9th century in Niebla, in the Andalusi emirate of Cordoba in what is now Spain.
Walfrido m History (Ecclesiastical, Hispanicized), Spanish (Caribbean), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Spanish and Portuguese form of Walfrid. This name is chiefly popular in Cuba and Brazil.
Walhere m History (Ecclesiastical)
Martyred Catholic priest and saint.
Walstan m History (Ecclesiastical)
Saint Walstan (died 1016) was born either in Bawburgh in Norfolk, or Blythburgh in Suffolk, and because of a life dedicated to farming and the care of farm animals, is the patron saint of farms, farmers, farmhands, ranchers and husbandry men.
Waningus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Benedictine abbot, also listed as Vaneng.
Ware m History
Apparently another name for Saint Widradus.
Wareru m History
Etymology unknown. A person bearing the name was the founder of the Martaban Kingdom, later known as the Hanthawaddy Kingdom, located in the central coast of present day Myanmar. His name has no known meaning.
Wendolinus m Germanic (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Holy shepherd and possible hermit, a Catholic saint, also called Wendelinus.
Wenog m Welsh, History (Ecclesiastical)
Saint of Wales who is mentioned in several liturgical calendars.
Weomadus m History (Ecclesiastical, Latinized)
Latinized form of Weomad (see Wiomad).
Werenfrid m History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant of Warinfrid via the Latinized form Werinfridus or Werenfridus. This was the name of an 8th-century saint and Benedictine missionary, also known as Werenfridus, who was allegedly born in England and assisted Saint Willibrord in his labors to convert the Frisians to Christianity.
Wetukis m History (Ecclesiastical)
Possibly a Geʽez form of Eutychius. This was the name of a Coptic Christian saint, listed in the Ethiopian Coptic Church calendar, who was a follower and disciple of the apostles.
Wicho m History (Ecclesiastical)
Alternate name of St. Wicterp.
Wicterp m History (Ecclesiastical)
Bishop and Catholic saint, also called Wicho.
Widradus m Frankish (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Benedictine abbot of Flavigny, France, also called Ware.
Wikramawardhana m History
Derived from Sanskrit विक्रम (vikrama) meaning "stride, pace, valour" and वर्धन (vardhana) meaning "increasing, growing, thriving". This was the name of the fifth king of the Majapahit Empire who reigned from 1389 to 1429.
Wilesindo m Medieval Spanish, Gothic (Hispanicized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Medieval Spanish name of Visigothic origin. ... [more]
Willeic m Medieval English, History (Ecclesiastical)
Benedictine monk, a disciple of St. Swithbert.
Willibrord m Anglo-Saxon, History (Ecclesiastical), Dutch, German (Rare)
Derived from the Old English elements willa meaning "will, desire" and brord meaning "prick, point" as well as "spearhead" and "blade, lance, javelin".... [more]
Willigod m Frankish, History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of a Benedictine abbot who is now a Catholic saint.
Winewald m Medieval English (?), History (Ecclesiastical)
Perhaps a misspelling of Winebald. Saint Winewald (died c. 731), also known as Winebald, was the second abbot of Beverley monastery in England, succeeding Saint Berchtun... [more]
Winguric m Germanic, History
The first element comes from vinga, which is probably derived from viga "battle" or Old High German wîg "warrior" - but this is not certain. If vinga isn't derived from either of those two, then its meaning is lost... [more]
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