At a Glance
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- HOSS-tus
Hostus is a Latin boy's name. It appears in our list of 150+ Roman Mythology Baby Names — Ancient Power, Unmistakably Modern.
Meaning & Origin of Hostus
Origin: Latin.
A common claim: stranger, guest, enemy Actually: While often guessed to derive from hostis, this ancient Roman praenomen has no proven meaning.
How to Pronounce Hostus
HOSS-tusIPA /ˈhɒstəs/
Popularity of Hostus
Hostus 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.
Lists That Include Hostus
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