Faust

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Fist, lucky
Pronunciation
FOWST(German)
fowst

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Faust Name meanings & History

Fist, lucky. From a German surname that was derived from the Latin name Faustus. This is the name of a character in German legends about a man who makes a pact with the devil, via his representative Mephistopheles. He is believed to be based on the character of Dr. Johann Faust (1480-1540). His story was adapted by writers such as Christopher Marlowe and Goethe. The name Faust is used primarily in German-speaking countries, although it can be found in other parts of Europe as well. It is not commonly used in English-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Faust: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of Faust:

F: Fiery,Festive,Friendly,Fun-loving

A: Angry,Action,Ambitious,Aggressive,Assertive,Argumentative

U: Utopia,Unity,Understanding,Undermining,Universality

S: Sex,Status,Security,Social Standing,Success,Solidity,Sensuality

T: Tacky,Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Tireless,Testy,Truth,Talkative

Faust is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Devious name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

Faust Preussler - German author; Faustino Asprilla - Colombian footballer

2.) Faust (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) lucky, fortunate. History: the sixteenth-century German necromancer who inspired many legends.

Other Forms: Fauste, Faustis, Faustise, Faustos, Faustus, Faustyce, Faustys


3.) Faust (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Faust means "lucky" or "fortunate" in German.


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Description: The name Faust means "lucky" or "fortunate" in German. Romansh form of Faustus. Faust is typically used as a first name for boys.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Faust include German polymath Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's play "Faust", the main character of which is named Faust. Other famous people with the name include French film director Claire Denis' 1993 film "I Can't Sleep", which features a character named Faust. In addition, the name has been used in various literary and musical works, including Charles Gounod's opera "Faust".

4.) Faust (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) lucky

Other Forms: Fauston


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