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AtticusChristian Male Biblical name meaning

From Attica

Pronunciation: AT-i-kus

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Name
Atticus
Meaning
From Attica
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
AT-i-kus
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
(Saturday)
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Atticus mean?

Atticus is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "From Attica". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: AT-i-kus. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Ἀττικός

Ἀττικός σημαίνει πιστός, ἀξιόπιστος, καὶ φύλαξ

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

AT-i-kus

IPA

/ˈætɪkəs/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Atticus is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is From Attica. Category: Biblical.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

(Saturday)

Lucky Colors

RedGold

Lucky Stone

(Ruby)

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Expressive, artistic, and social.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindFaithfulLoyalC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name symbolizing connection to the ancient spiritual traditions of Greece and Rome.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Atticus, though not directly related to Christianity, has had a significant impact on the genre of literature known as "Christian Fiction". The most notable impact comes from Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "To Kill a Mockingbird", where the protagonist, Atticus Finch, is a moral and principled man who stands up for justice, even against societal prejudices. This character has become an iconic representation of humanity, courage, and altruism in American literature and popular culture.
In a purely Christian context, the name "Atticus" may lack a direct spiritual significance. However, the virtues embodied by the character Atticus Finch in "To Kill a Mockingbird" can be seen as a reflection of Christian values, such as love, compassion, and unwavering faith in doing what is right even against all odds. Therefore, for some, the name "Atticus" may symbolize a person whose actions embody these Christian values.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Atticus was a Roman magistrate and friend of Cicero, who lived during the late Roman Republic, around 109-79 BC. Atticus's Christian name comes from the Latin name Marcus Atius, and was popularized by Cicero, who praised Atticus for his wisdom, generosity, and moral integrity. Context: Roman Republic, Late period (109-79 BC)

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Harper LeeJames McAvoy

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Atticus

Faithful, trustworthy, and noble in character

🇮🇱Hebrew

אטיקוס

אטיקוס פירושו שומר אמון, נאמן, ומגן על אחרים

🇬🇷Greek

Ἀττικός

Ἀττικός σημαίνει πιστός, ἀξιόπιστος, καὶ φύλαξ

🇮🇹Latin

Atticus

Atticus means faithful, trustworthy, and guardian

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