Florus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Florus
Florus is derived from the Latin word "florus," meaning "flowery" or "blooming," which comes from the root "flos" (flower).
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Etymology
Florus is derived from the Latin word "florus," meaning "flowery" or "blooming," which comes from the root "flos" (flower). The name was used in the Roman Empire and later adopted by Christian cultures, notably borne by Saint Florus, an early Christian martyr venerated in the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions.
Florus currently ranks #2,038 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1935.
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