Boy name
Kanisius name meaning
“associated with a dog”
Kanisius is a masculine name of Latin origin meaning “associated with a dog,” through canis, the Latin word for “dog.” It is the Indonesian spelling of Canisius. Its use as a baptismal name is associated with Saint Peter Canisius, alongside its Latin word origin.
What does Kanisius mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Kanisius
The Indonesian spelling of Canisius, a Latin name related to canis, meaning dog. Its use as a baptismal name is associated with Saint Peter Canisius.
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Name combinations with Kanisius
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kanisius, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kanisius: associated with a dog
- Steven: crown or victory wreath
- Jeremy: God will exalt
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Meaning of each word
- Kanisius: associated with a dog
- Sion: Zion, a sacred hill in Jerusalem
- Pit: stone, rock
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Kanisius Gilbert
Meaning of each word
- Kanisius: associated with a dog
- Gilbert: bright pledge
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Meaning of each word
- Andrei: manly, brave
- Kanisius: associated with a dog
- Joshua: the Lord is salvation
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Kanisius Stevano
Meaning of each word
- Kanisius: associated with a dog
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
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Meaning of each word
- Kanisius: associated with a dog
- Andre: brave and manly
- Xavier: a new house
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How to pronounce Kanisius
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦤꦶꦱꦶꦲꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮔᮤᮞᮤᮅᮞ᮪ |
Is Kanisius a boy’s name?
Yes, Kanisius is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Kanisius ranks #3,388 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Kanisius
- Kanisius Akuinas · b. 1973
- Kanisius Baduk
- Kanisius Berkamas · b. 1969
- Kanisius Pan · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Kanisius
What is the meaning of Kanisius?
Kanisius means associated with a dog. The Indonesian spelling of Canisius, a Latin name related to canis, meaning dog. Its use as a baptismal name is associated with Saint Peter Canisius.
Is Kanisius a boy’s name?
Yes, Kanisius is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kanisius?
Kanisius is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Kanisius have?
Kanisius has 4 syllables (Ka-ni-si-us) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Kanisius?
Kanisius ranks #3,388 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Kanisius?
Some ideas: Kanisius Steven Jeremy; Kanisius Sion Pit; Kanisius Gilbert.
Famous people named Kanisius?
Notable people named Kanisius include Kanisius Akuinas, Kanisius Baduk, Kanisius Berkamas.
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