Hig, or high person
Pronunciation: /ˈhɪɡɪnz/
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Higgins is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Hig". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: /ˈhɪɡɪnz/. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Ἱγγίνος
Stranger, Traveler
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
/ˈhɪɡɪnz/
IPA
[hɪˈɡɪnz]
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Emerald
Life Path Number
5
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Irish surname derived from the Gaelic name Mac Aodhagáin, meaning son of Aodhagán, a personal name possibly derived from the word aodh, meaning 'fire' or 'passion'
16th century
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Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Higgins
Stranger, Traveler
חיגינס
Stranger, Traveler
Ἱγγίνος
Stranger, Traveler
Higginsius
Stranger, Traveler
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