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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Cheerful, joyous
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- FES-təs
Festus is a Latin name that means "cheerful, joyous," pronounced FES-təs. If you want a name with a happy meaning behind it, this one says it plainly.
Meaning & Origin of Festus
Meaning: Cheerful, joyous.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Festus
FES-təsIPA /ˈfɛstəs/
Popularity of Festus
Festus peaked at #695 in 1883, when 8 babies were given the name. By 2023 it had slipped to #12824, with just 5 babies, so a child named Festus today would be very unlikely to share the name with a classmate.
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FAQ
What does the name Festus mean?
Cheerful, joyous. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Festus?
Festus is pronounced FES-təs (IPA: /ˈfɛstəs/).
Is Festus a popular name right now?
Festus peaked at #695 in 1883 and is ranked #12824 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1883–2023.)
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