Pius
Pius is a venerable Latin name deeply woven into ancient Roman and Christian history. Borne by twelve popes throughout the centuries, it carries an inherent sense of solemnity, honor, and moral gravity. It is an ideal short name for parents seeking classical heritage and profound significance.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA boy's name of Latin origin meaning "pious", "devout", and "dutiful".
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno pochádza z latinského prídavného mena pius s významom „zbožný“, „nábožný“, „oddaný“ alebo „svedomito si plniaci povinnosti“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Pius is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
PIUS
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling12 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsVyslovuje sa dvojslabične: Pi-us.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Pius
24People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
head of the Catholic Church, ruler of the Papal States from 1800 to 1823 (1742–1823)
16th‑century Italian pope and Catholic saint, leading Counter‑Reformation reformer
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