Generosus: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Generosus – Meaning: of noble birth, magnanimous – Origin: Latin – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: jen-er-OH-sus


Generosus is a Latin boy's name meaning “of noble birth, magnanimous”. It appears in our list of 200+ Saint Names for Boys — Faithful, Timeless, and Surprisingly Cool.

Meaning & Origin of Generosus

Meaning: Of noble birth, magnanimous.

Origin: Latin.

How to Pronounce Generosus

Phonetic: jen-er-OH-sus   IPA: /ˌdʒɛnəˈroʊsəs/

Popularity of Generosus

Generosus doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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