Pontius

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
"Sea" or "Deep"
Pronunciation
PAHN-chəs(English)
PAHN-shəs(English)
PAHN-tee-əs(English)
PON-shee-us
PON-tee-oos(Latin)
Popularity
The name Pontius is not commonly used in most countries of the world. Its popularity ranks low, but it has been given to a few children in recent years.

cartoon of the name Pontius
Cartoon of Pontius

Pontius Name meanings & History

"Sea" or "Deep". Roman family name. The family had Samnite roots so the name probably originated from the Oscan language, likely meaning "fifth" (a cognate of Latin Quintus). Alternatively, it could be derived from the name of the ancient province of Pontus in Asia Minor, itself probably from Greek πόντος (pontos) meaning "sea". A notable bearer of this name was Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea who appears in the New Testament. Pontius is a name that is used historically in Latin speaking countries. Today it is used as a first name for boys who are looking for unique and meaningful names.

Zodiac Sign of Pontius: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Pontius:

P: Political,Passive,Particular,Partnership,Pensive

O: Obsolete,Organized,Obsessive,Obstinate,Ostentatious

N: Neurosis,Nagging,Neat,Nice,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Nervous

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

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

U: Unity,Undermining,Utopia,Universality,Understanding

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

Pontius is:

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

Famous People

The most famous historical figure with the name Pontius is Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus Christ. Pontius is also the name of several early Christian saints, including Saint Pontian and Saint Hippolytus.

2.) Pontius (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) the fifth


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