Name meaning
Origen
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Greek, Historical
- Spellings
- Origen · Origenes
- Say it
- OR-ih-jen
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Origen of Alexandria was a 3rd-century Christian scholar. The name is often explained as born of Horus; this is not certain.
Roots
Greek (uncertain).
Where it is used
Origenes is the Greek form.
Origen name FAQ
What does the name Origen mean?
Origen may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Greek (uncertain).
Where does the name Origen come from?
Origen is of Greek origin. Today it is used in Greek, Historical families.
How do you pronounce Origen?
Origen is usually pronounced OR-ih-jen.
Is Origen a boy's or a girl's name?
Origen is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Origen?
Related spellings and forms include Origenes.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.