Name meaning
Sixtus
may mean “of uncertain meaning”
- Origin
- Latin, via German
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- German
- Say it
- ZIKS-tus
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Sixtus is a Latin name borne by several popes. It is linked both to the Greek xystos, polished, and to the Latin sextus, sixth, so its source is not certain.
Roots
Origin uncertain.
Sixtus name FAQ
What does the name Sixtus mean?
Sixtus may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Origin uncertain.
Where does the name Sixtus come from?
Sixtus is of Latin, via German origin. Today it is used in German families.
How do you pronounce Sixtus?
Sixtus is usually pronounced ZIKS-tus.
Is Sixtus a boy's or a girl's name?
Sixtus is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE. Sixtus on Wiktionary. Meaning and background researched by our team and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.