Passion
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Passion
The name Passion derives from the Latin word "passio," meaning suffering or enduring, and refers to intense emotion or the suffering of Christ in Christian theology.
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Etymology
The name Passion derives from the Latin word "passio," meaning suffering or enduring, and refers to intense emotion or the suffering of Christ in Christian theology. It is primarily used in Christian contexts, particularly among English-speaking populations, with increased adoption as a virtue name beginning in the modern era.
Passion currently ranks #4,635 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1992.
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