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Firmin

[ˈfirmin]

Firmin is a masculine name of Latin origin, historically well known across French-speaking regions. Its legacy was solidified by early Christian saints, connecting it to European history and enduring principles. It is a rare, dignified choice that conveys strength, resilience, and dependability.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Firmin
Czech:
Firmín
Hungarian:
Polish:
Firmin
German:
Firmin
Spanish:
French:
Firmin
Italian:
Portuguese:
Other world variants:
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Opposite gender version:
Girl's name: Firmine

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Firmin denotes a firm, steadfast, resolute, and persevering person.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza z latinského mena Firminus, odvodeného od prídavného mena firmus vo význame „pevný“, „stály“, „silný“ alebo „vytrvalý“.

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International Traveler Index

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

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

FIRMIN

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

13 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.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
11 March
Croatian Calendar
7 July
Austrian Calendar
11 October
Francúzsko
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈfirmin]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
FirmiFirminkoFirmko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Firmin
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Firmin! Firmi! Firminko!

Notable figures named Firmin

22

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Firmin Lambot
BE
1886 – 1964Historical Figure

Belgian cyclist (1886–1964)

Firmin Abauzit
1679 – 1767Historical Figure

French, and then Genevan, physician, theologian and philosopher (1679–1767)

Firmin Ngrébada
CF
born 1968Notable Figure

Central African Republic politician

Firmin Didot
FR
1764 – 1836Historical Figure

French printer, engraver, and type founder (1764-1836)

Firmin Gémier
FR
1869 – 1933Historical Figure

French actor and theatre director (1869–1933)

Firmin Massot
FR
1766 – 1849Historical Figure

Swiss painter (1766-1849)

Firmin Baes
BE
born 1874Historical Figure

Belgian painter (1874-1943)

Firmin Gillot
FR
1819 – 1872Historical Figure

French inventor and printmaker (1819-1872)

Test how Firmin sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Firmin Smith

2 + 1 = 3 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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