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First name Pius - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
30. April, 21 August
Meaning
The name Pius comes from Latin and means "pious" or "pious man". It has a long tradition and was already used as an epithet for emperors in ancient Rome. In Christianity, Pius is a popular name, as it is also used as a title for a pope. In modern times, the name Pius is often associated with virtue and piety.
Famous people with the first name Pius
- Pope Pius XII (Person)
- Pope Pius X (Person)
- Pope Pius IX (Person)
- Pope Pius XI (Person)
- Pope Pius VII (Person)
- Pope Pius V (Person)
- Antoninus Pius (Roman emperor)