Deodatus

Deodatus is a short form of the Latin name Adeodatus and carries the meaning "the given by God" or "God's gift," derived from the Latin words a (from), deo (God), and datus (given). In French, the name is rendered as Dieudonné and in Italian as Deodato.

What does the name Deodatus mean?

The name Deodatus is a short form of the Latin Adeodatus and means "the given by God" or "God's gift." This meaning is composed of the Latin words a (from), deo (God), and datus (given).

Where does the name Deodatus come from?

The first name Deodatus has Latin roots and means "the given by God" or "God's gift."

How do you pronounce Deodatus?

The pronunciation of Deodatus is four syllables as "De-o-da-tus" [de.oˈdaː.tʊs]. The open vowel arrangement gives the name a wide, almost ceremonial sound. The Latin ending "-us" provides a dignified conclusion. Deodatus has a classical and traditional sound, melodic in its flow and historically influenced.

When is the name day of Deodatus?

The name day of Deodatus is celebrated on June 19 (for Deodatus of St. Dié) as well as on November 14 (for Deodatus of Ruticinium).

Popularity

In Germany, Deodatus is a relatively rare name. It has not gained significance in the charts of German first names. In Austria, the name reached its highest position in the name charts in 2013 at 1,539th place. From 1984 to 2024, Deodatus was given as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, securing it the 6,220th place. In the last ten years, it has not been given there.

Nicknames & pet names

Datus / Deo

Famous people

• Deodatus von Nevers (bishop from Ireland)