Names That Mean Pious
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Pia
Origin:
Feminine form of Pius or diminutive of Olympia, Latin, Greek, SanskritMeaning:
"pious; from Mount Olympus; beloved"Description:
Soft, light, and international, Pia is familiar across Europe, South America, and Asia. Usually considered a feminine form of the Latin Pius — lending it a surprisingly serious and spiritual air — it may also be used as a short form of elegant Olympia or as a derivative of the Sanskrit priya meaning "beloved".
- Castor
Origin:
Greek; LatinMeaning:
"beaver; pious one"Description:
Forget the oil. It's one of the twins that make up the constellation Gemini, and a mythological name on the cutting-edge of fashion; used by Metallica's James Hetfield.
- Pio
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"pious"Description:
Though the variation Pius is too, well, popeish, Pio might work for an ordinary boy.
- Fruma
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"pious"Description:
Fruma is too frumpy for a baby born today.
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