At a Glance
- Origin
- Uncertain (possibly Greek)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- oh-ROH-zee-us
Orosius is an uncertain (possibly Greek) boy's name. It appears in our list of 175+ Latin Baby Boy Names Rooted in Ancient Rome.
Meaning & Origin of Orosius
Origin: uncertain (possibly Greek).
A common claim: Often glossed as meaning 'of the east wind'. Actually: No attested source confirms an 'east wind' etymology; the name's true origin isn't reliably documented.
How to Pronounce Orosius
oh-ROH-zee-usIPA /oʊˈroʊziəs/
Popularity of Orosius
Orosius 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 Orosius
Similar Names
Isidorus · Valerius · Velius · Quintilianus · Crescens · Sixtus
