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9/14/2018, 5:10 PM SeaHorse15
8/13/2017, 4:19 AM LMS

Name Pilate
Gender Masculine
Usage Biblical, English (Puritan), English (African, Rare)
Pronounced Pron. PIE-lət
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

English form of the Roman cognomen Pilatus, which meant "armed with a javelin" from Latin pila "javelin". This was most famously borne by Pontius Pilate, the prefect of the Roman province of Judaea ca. AD 26-36 who allegedly tried, judged, and sentenced Jesus during his term of office. It came into use as an English name in the 18th century.
Added 8/13/2017 by LMS