Sixtus
Sixtus Name meanings & History
The name Sixtus comes from the Latin word "sixth" and it was given to the sixth child in a family. It is also associated with the Roman Pope Sixtus, who was martyred in the 3rd century. Probably the Latin form of the Greek name Ξύστος (Xystos) meaning "scraped, polished". This name was borne by five popes. The first pope by this name was the sixth to serve after Saint Peter, so there is a possibility that this name is in fact derived from Latin sextus "sixth". The name Sixtus is primarily used in countries that have a strong Catholic heritage. It is a name that carries a certain amount of gravitas and may appeal to parents who are looking for a more traditional name for their son.
Zodiac Sign of Sixtus: Success Capricorn
Synonyms of Sixtus:
S: Social Standing,Status,Sex,Solidity,Security,Success,Sensuality
I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved
X: Exhaustive,Extensive,X marks' the spot,Extravagant,Exaggeration,Excitement,Extreme
T: Doubting Thomas,Tacky,Truth,Talkative,Tireless,Touchy,Testy
U: Understanding,Utopia,Undermining,Universality,Unity
Sixtus is:- a Classic name
- a Informal name
- a Upper Class name
- a Youthful name
Famous People
Pope Sixtus IV was the Pope from 1471 to 1484. Sixtus IV is known for his patronage of the arts and his construction of the Sistine Chapel. Another famous Sixtus is the German Olympic gold medalist Sixtus Leung.
Related Names to Sixtus
Sixto, Sextus, Sixten, Sixtijn, Sixtu, Sixtina (feminine version)
