At a Glance
- Meaning
- Courage, excellence
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- VUR-tus
Virtus is a Latin unisex name meaning “courage, excellence”. It appears in our list of 150+ Roman Mythology Baby Names — Ancient Power, Unmistakably Modern.
Meaning & Origin of Virtus
Meaning: Courage, excellence.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Virtus
VUR-tusIPA /ˈvɜːrtəs/
Popularity of Virtus
Virtus 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 Virtus
Similar Names
Pietas · Honos · Iustitia · Strenia · Securitas · Copia
