Vital
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Vital
Vital derives from the Latin word "vitalis," meaning "of life" or "living," from the root "vita" (life).
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Etymology
Vital derives from the Latin word "vitalis," meaning "of life" or "living," from the root "vita" (life). The name carries connotations of liveliness, vigor, and essential life force.
The name is used primarily in Romance-speaking cultures (French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian) and has historical significance in Christian tradition through Saint Vitalis, an early Christian martyr, making it especially common in Catholic-influenced regions.
Vital currently ranks #4,165 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1902.
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