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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Lucky, auspicious, favorable
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- FAW-stus
Faustus is a Latin name meaning lucky, auspicious, or favorable. It's pronounced FAW-stus, with the stress on the first syllable and a soft, short ending. If you want a name with a clear, hopeful meaning built right in, this one says it plainly.
Meaning & Origin of Faustus
Meaning: Lucky, auspicious, favorable.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Faustus
FAW-stusIPA /ˈfɔːstəs/
Popularity of Faustus
Faustus does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Faustus mean?
Lucky, auspicious, favorable. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Faustus?
Faustus is pronounced FAW-stus (IPA: /ˈfɔːstəs/).
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