Patricius: nobleman
Pronunciation: PAT-rick
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Patrick is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Patricius: nobleman". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: PAT-rick. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Πάτσαδος
Μελύελτευτεύτες λεςεξλου τλώησ τγε
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
PAT-rick
IPA
/ˈpætrɪk/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Emerald
Life Path Number
9
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Patrick was born in Roman Britain around 385 AD. He was kidnapped by Irish raiders at the age of sixteen and taken as a slave to Ireland. After escaping to the coast six years later, he went to France and studied under Saint Germanus, a bishop. He returned to Ireland as a missionary in around 432 AD and is credited with bringing Christianity to the Irish.
around 385-432 AD
Patrick's life and missionary work in Ireland is shrouded in myth and legend. According to tradition, he spent years living as a hermit on the island of Slieve Cartha, and is said to have driven out the snakes from Ireland. He is also credited with establishing monastic schools, monasteries and convents, and converting thousands to Christianity.
5th century AD
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Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Patrick
patron, noble, coming from patrician class, wise leader
פטריק
מתנדב, מצנן, שלוח, של חכמה
Πάτσαδος
Μελύελτευτεύτες λεςεξλου τλώησ τγε
Patricius
natus a patre, natus nobilis, comes, senior
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