Felicitas
Ancient Roman · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Felicitas
Felicitas derives from the Latin word "felicitas," meaning "happiness," "good fortune," or "prosperity," rooted in the adjective "felix" (happy, fortunate).
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Etymology
Felicitas derives from the Latin word "felicitas," meaning "happiness," "good fortune," or "prosperity," rooted in the adjective "felix" (happy, fortunate). The name was borne by Saint Felicitas, a Christian martyr of the 2nd century, and has been primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly among Roman Catholic and other European Christian communities throughout history.
Felicitas currently ranks #12,602 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1928.
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