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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Happiness, good fortune
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- feh-LIS-ih-tas
Felicitas is a Latin name meaning happiness and good fortune, pronounced feh-LIS-ih-tas. It's a name that says exactly what it wishes for a child, and it's rare enough that your little one is unlikely to share it with a classmate.
Meaning & Origin of Felicitas
Meaning: Happiness, good fortune.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Felicitas
feh-LIS-ih-tasIPA /fəˈlɪsɪtæs/
Popularity of Felicitas
Felicitas peaked at #898 in 1928, when 67 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #12555, with just 7 babies, so it's a very uncommon pick today.
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FAQ
What does the name Felicitas mean?
Happiness, good fortune. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Felicitas?
Felicitas is pronounced feh-LIS-ih-tas (IPA: /fəˈlɪsɪtæs/).
Is Felicitas a popular name right now?
Felicitas peaked at #898 in 1928 and is ranked #12555 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1889–2024.)
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