Severus

Gender Masculine

Usage Ancient Roman

Pronounced Pron. seh-WEH-roos(Latin) si-VIR-əs(English) SEHV-ə-rəs(English) [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Roman family name meaning "stern" in Latin. This name was borne by several early saints including a 6th-century patriarch of Antioch.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesSeveri(Finnish) Sévère(French) Severo(Italian) Severo(Portuguese) Severo(Spanish)

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Name Days

Austria: February 1

Categories

feelings, Harry Potter characters, Latin words, saints, surnames, The Roman Mysteries characters

Entry updated April 25, 2021