Righteous
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Righteous
The name "Righteous" derives from the Old English and Middle English term meaning "morally upright" or "just," rooted in the Proto-Germanic *rēhtaz meaning "straight" or "correct." It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian contexts, reflecting biblical values of moral virtue, with notable adoption among African American communities during and after the Civil Rights era as a name embodying spiritual and ethical ideals.
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Etymology
The name "Righteous" derives from the Old English and Middle English term meaning "morally upright" or "just," rooted in the Proto-Germanic *rēhtaz meaning "straight" or "correct." It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian contexts, reflecting biblical values of moral virtue, with notable adoption among African American communities during and after the Civil Rights era as a name embodying spiritual and ethical ideals.
Righteous currently ranks #3,568 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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