Priit
Latin · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Priit
Priit is an Estonian given name derived from the Latin name Priscus, meaning "ancient" or "venerable," through the Estonian diminutive form.
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Etymology
Priit is an Estonian given name derived from the Latin name Priscus, meaning "ancient" or "venerable," through the Estonian diminutive form. The name is used primarily in Estonia and among Estonian-speaking populations, with roots in medieval Christian naming traditions adapted into Estonian culture.
Priit currently ranks #3,741 in the United States as a boy's name.
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