Virtus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Virtus
Virtus is Latin for "virtue" or "manliness," derived from the root *vir* meaning "man" or "male," originally denoting the qualities of strength and excellence associated with masculinity.
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Etymology
Virtus is Latin for "virtue" or "manliness," derived from the root *vir* meaning "man" or "male," originally denoting the qualities of strength and excellence associated with masculinity. The name was used in ancient Rome and appears in classical literature; it was later adopted by Christian cultures and remains primarily a given name in Western/European contexts, though its use has been rare in modern times.
Virtus currently ranks #3,087 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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