Pothin
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Pothin
The name 'Pothin' is a French variant of the Greek name 'Pothinos' (Ποθινός), derived from *pothos* meaning "longing" or "desire." It is primarily used in French-speaking Christian cultures, notably as the name of Saint Pothinus, the 2nd-century bishop of Lyon and a Christian martyr.
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Etymology
The name 'Pothin' is a French variant of the Greek name 'Pothinos' (Ποθινός), derived from *pothos* meaning "longing" or "desire." It is primarily used in French-speaking Christian cultures, notably as the name of Saint Pothinus, the 2nd-century bishop of Lyon and a Christian martyr.
Pothin currently ranks #839 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1906.
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