Patricius

In ancient Rome, Patricius was originally a title for members of the wealthy upper class, the patricians. The name is derived from the Latin term patricius, which means 'noble' or 'patrician' and thus means 'belonging to the patricians' or 'of noble descent'. In short, it refers to 'the noble one' or 'the patrician'.

What does the name Patricius mean?

Originally, Patricius in ancient Rome was a title for the noble and wealthy upper class, known as patricians. The name comes from the Latin word patricius, which means 'noble' or 'patrician'. This leads to the meaning 'belonging to the patricians' or 'of noble descent' and can also be simplified as 'the noble one' or 'the patrician'. Nowadays, the first name Patricius is rather rare. However, there are some variants of this Roman-Latin name that are more common in Germany, such as the English form Patrick and the less common French form Patrice. The female counterpart of Patricius is Patricia.

Where does the name Patricius come from?

The name Patricius is a masculine first name of Latin origin, whose meanings include 'the patrician' or 'the noble one'. The etymology can be traced back to the Latin word patricius, which means 'noble' or 'patrician'. The language is Latin.

How do you pronounce Patricius?

The pronunciation of Patricius is classical and consists of four to five syllables. The name is pronounced as 'Pa-tri-ci-us' [patˈʁiːtsiʊs], with a clear syllable structure and an emphasized middle syllable. The bright vowels give the name a wide sound. The ending '-ius' brings a solemn, learned resonance. Patricius conveys an impression of dignity and significance, is traditional, cultivated, and has an ancient sound.

When is the name day of Patricius?

The name days for Patricius are celebrated on March 15 (Patricius of Bayeux), March 17 (Patrick of Ireland), and April 28 (Patricius of Prusa).

Popularity

In Germany, Patricius is a rare first name. It has not yet appeared in the German first name charts. In Austria, the name reached its highest ranking in 1993 at 569th place in the first name charts. In the last ten years, Patricius has been given less than ten times there, placing it at 4,431st in the ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, it ranks 5,153rd in Austria.

Famous people

• Patricius Curwen (English politician)
• Patricius von Prusa (Bishop of the city of Prusa)