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Boy's nameOrigin: LatinName day: 15 FebruaryName day in 2 European calendars

Faust

[ˈfaust]

Faust is an extraordinary masculine name of Latin heritage, celebrated through European literary tradition. Its foundational meaning represents good luck, auspicious fortune, and triumph. It feels deeply intellectual, distinctive, and rich in classical prestige.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Faust
Czech:
Faust
Hungarian:
Polish:
Faust
German:
Faust
Spanish:
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Italian:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Latin name meaning "favorable" or "fortunate", originally expressing a wish for success.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Faust je pokračovaním latinského mena Faustus, utvoreného z prídavného mena faustus vo význame „priaznivý“, „šťastný“ či „blahodarný“. V starovekom Ríme sa Faustus používalo ako osobné meno aj cognomen a etymologicky súvisí so slovesom favere, teda „priať“ alebo „byť priaznivo naklonený“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Faust is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

FAUST

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

9 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •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 calendars
15 February
Slovak Extended CalendarCroatian Calendar
13 October
Croatian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈfaust]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 1
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Faust
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Fausta
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Faustovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Fausta
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Faust
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Faustovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Faustom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
FaustíkFaustko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Faust
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Faust! Faustík!

Test how Faust sounds with your surname

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Full name:

Faust Smith

1 + 1 = 2 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:F.S.without dots:FS
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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