Rúfus
Rufus is a vibrant masculine name with classical Roman heritage and biblical resonance. It combines a bold, spirited character with a warm and distinctive rhythm. It is a stylish, internationally appealing option for modern parents.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA Latin name referring to a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Pochádza z rímskeho prímena (cognomen) Rufus, utvoreného z latinského prídavného mena rufus s významom „červený“, „ryšavý“ alebo „červenovlasý“. V starovekom Ríme išlo o bežné prímeno, ktoré sa neskôr uplatnilo ako osobné meno. Do kresťanskej tradície preniklo aj prostredníctvom postáv spomínaných v Novom zákone.
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Regional Central European form12 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
- •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 calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
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