Boy name
Korinus name meaning
“spear”
Korinus is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning “spear” through the Latin name Quirinus. Korinus is treated as a variant of Quirinus, traditionally connected with the Sabine word curis, meaning spear. This Sabine connection is the traditional explanation offered for the underlying name.
What does Korinus mean?
Spear
In Indonesian: tombak
Origin and cultural usage of Korinus
Korinus is probably a variant of Latin Quirinus, traditionally connected with Sabine curis, ‘spear’. The etymology of Quirinus remains disputed.
How to pronounce Korinus
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦺꦴꦫꦶꦤꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮧᮛᮤᮔᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Korinus a boy’s name?
Yes, Korinus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Korinus ranks #4,181 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Korinus
- Korinus Fingkreuw · b. 1983
- Korinus Masneno
- Korinus Masneno · b. 1959
- Korinus Reri · b. 1970
FAQ about the name Korinus
What is the meaning of Korinus?
Korinus means spear. Korinus is probably a variant of Latin Quirinus, traditionally connected with Sabine curis, ‘spear’. The etymology of Quirinus remains disputed.
Is Korinus a boy’s name?
Yes, Korinus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Korinus have?
Korinus has 3 syllables (Ko-ri-nus) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Korinus?
Korinus ranks #4,181 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Korinus?
Notable people named Korinus include Korinus Fingkreuw, Korinus Masneno, Korinus Masneno.
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