Faustus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"fortunate", "blessed"
Pronunciation
FAW-stus
FOWS-toos
Popularity
The name Faustus is not very common and is not currently in the top 1000 names for baby boys in the United States or other countries.

cartoon of the name Faustus
Cartoon of Faustus

Faustus Name meanings & History

"fortunate", "blessed". Roman cognomen meaning "auspicious, lucky" in Latin. It was also occasionally used as a praenomen, or given name. This was the name of several early Christian saints. Faustus is a strong and unique name for baby boys. It can be a good choice for parents who are looking for a name with historical, mythological, or literary significance.

Zodiac Sign of Faustus: Friendly Leo

Synonyms of Faustus:

F: Fiery,Fun-loving,Friendly,Festive

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

U: Utopia,Understanding,Universality,Undermining,Unity

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

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

Faustus is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

There aren't many famous people with the name Faustus, but the character of Dr. Faustus in the play by Goethe has become iconic. Other fictional characters with the name Faustus include the main character in Christopher Marlowe's play "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus" and the character in Thomas Mann's novel "Doctor Faustus".

Related Names to Faustus

Faust, Fausta, Faustine, Faustin, Fawzi