Revelation
Latin · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Revelation
Revelation derives from the Latin "revelatio," meaning "an unveiling" or "disclosure," composed of "re-" (again) and "velare" (to veil), literally signifying the act of revealing something hidden or sacred.
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Etymology
Revelation derives from the Latin "revelatio," meaning "an unveiling" or "disclosure," composed of "re-" (again) and "velare" (to veil), literally signifying the act of revealing something hidden or sacred. The name is primarily used in Christian contexts, referencing the final book of the New Testament (also called Apocalypse), and has been adopted as a given name predominantly in English-speaking Protestant communities since the 17th century.
Revelation currently ranks #11,703 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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