Pontus name meaning
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What does Pontus mean?
The boy name Pontus means "Sea or Bridge" has its roots in Latin and Old Greek is prevalently used in Greek, Scandinavian, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish and Finnish. Pontus is version of biblical Pontianus.
Pontianus is variation of biblical Pontian. Meaning of Pontianus is Man from Pontia and From the Italian Island of Pontia is used in Danish and Finnish is rooted from Latin. Pontus is Greek equivalent of Pontus.
The name is celebrated on August 13th.
How do I pronounce Pontus?
Two syllabled Pontus is pronounced as p(o)-ntus. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., pon-tus.
Variants of Pontus
How popular is the name Pontus?
Pontus was a common name in Sweden. Over 2993 babies have been named Pontus since 1998. At the peak of its usage in 1998,. After 10 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.
Also, Pontus is a familiar name in Finland and Indonesia. As per our research, over 8000 people has been named Pontus globally.
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Pontus in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 683 | 113 | 0 | 0 |
Numerological analysis of Pontus
Your expression number reveals your kind heart. And not just at this point but since always. You never do things you are not passionate about. You always put other people's needs and wishes before yours. But you just won't admit it. Break down your endless search for happiness when you already have so much to be happy and grateful for. You don't have time for people who don't have time for themselves.
Other names liked by would be parents that are similar to Pontus
- Cássio - Meaning of Cássio is Empty or Vain has origin in Latin and is chiefly used in Portuguese is used for boys
- Peron - Outlandish Peron has its origin in Latin is used as a unisex name, Peron means "One who Travels"
- Celestine - Notably used in Norwegian, Finnish and English persistent and noteworthy, Celestine is used as a gender insensitive name which is rooted from Latin, meaning of Celestine is "Of Sky, Of the Sky or Heavenly"
- Maoris - The Maoris came from Latin, meaning of Maoris is "Moorish" is used in Breton
- Domingos - Domingos's meaning is Lord or Offered to the Lord has origin in Latin and Portuguese which is dominantly used in English and Portuguese is used as a boy name
Famous people named Pontus
- Pontus de Tyard, French poet and priest, a member of "La Pléiade"
- Pontus De la Gardie, French nobleman and general
- Pontus Gårdinger, Swedish television presenter and show host
- Pontus Fürstenberg, Swedish art collector and merchant
- Pontus Hultén, Swedish art collector and museum director
- Pontus Wikner, famed Swedish lecturer in philosophy and professor of aesthetics
- Pontus Kåmark, Swedish former footballer
- Pontus Wernbloom, Swedish professional footballer
- Pontus Farnerud, Swedish former footballer
- Pontus Hanson, Swedish water polo player and swimmer
- Actor Pontus Axelsson, notable for short En dag på lekparken
Lists having Pontus
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- Popular Boy Names in Sweden (2008)
- Baby Names that mean Sea
- Baby Names that mean Bridge