Boy name
Pius name meaning
“pious, dutiful, devoted”
Pius is a masculine name from Latin pius, meaning pious, dutiful, or devoted. The source word describes devotion and duty toward the gods, family, or one’s obligations. As a given name, Pius is familiar in Catholic naming traditions through its use by saints and popes.
What does Pius mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Pius
From Latin pius, meaning devoted and dutiful toward the gods, family, or one's obligations. It is familiar in Catholic naming through saints and popes.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Pius
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Pius, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Pius Oktavianus Zacharias
Meaning of each word
- Pius: pious, dutiful, devoted
- Oktavianus: the eighth
- Zacharias: God has remembered
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Meaning of each word
- Pius: pious, dutiful, devoted
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
- Arnoldus: eagle strength or power
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Pius Silverius
Meaning of each word
- Pius: pious, dutiful, devoted
- Silverius: of the forest
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Josua Pius Kristiyono
Meaning of each word
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
- Pius: pious, dutiful, devoted
- Kristiyono: follower of Christ
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Pius Andrie
Meaning of each word
- Pius: pious, dutiful, devoted
- Andrie: manly, courageous
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Meaning of each word
- Pius: pious, dutiful, devoted
- Steven: crown or victory wreath
- Andre: brave and manly
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How to pronounce Pius
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦶꦲꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮤᮅᮞ᮪ |
Is Pius a boy’s name?
Yes, Pius is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Pius ranks #1,862 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Pius
Names with related meanings
- Abdul♂Servant of
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Prasetyo♂A pledge of loyalty, a solemn vow
- Abidin♂Those who worship
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Setyo♂Faithful, true to one's word
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Setiadi♂Faithful and noble
- Abdi♂Servant, attendant
Famous people named Pius
- Pius Riana Prapdi · b. 1967
- Pius Lustrilanang · b. 1968
- Pius Adji Pranoto
- Pius Agustinus Bria · b. 1982
- Pius Bwariat
- Pius Gora Yuda Baskara · b. 1987
- Pius Heluka · b. 1977
- Pius Prio Wibowo · b. 1960
- Pius Rengka · b. 1956
FAQ about the name Pius
What is the meaning of Pius?
Pius means pious, dutiful, devoted. From Latin pius, meaning devoted and dutiful toward the gods, family, or one's obligations. It is familiar in Catholic naming through saints and popes.
Is Pius a boy’s name?
Yes, Pius is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Pius?
Pius is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Pius have?
Pius has 2 syllables (Pi-us) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Pius?
Pius ranks #1,862 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Pius?
Some ideas: Pius Oktavianus Zacharias; Pius Gerald Arnoldus; Pius Silverius.
Famous people named Pius?
Notable people named Pius include Pius Riana Prapdi, Pius Lustrilanang, Pius Adji Pranoto.
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