Felician

Felician is a masculine first name that is a derivation of Felix. This, in turn, goes back to the ancient Roman surname Felicianus. In its direct translation, the name means 'the happy one', 'the blissful one', 'the fruitful one', 'the joyful one', and 'the successful one'.

What does the name Felician mean?

The name Felician, a masculine first name, is derived from Felix, which in turn has its origins in the Roman surname Felicianus. Its meanings include terms like 'the happy one', 'the blissful one', 'the fruitful one', 'the joyful one', and 'the successful one'. The roots of the name lie in Latin, derived from the term felix, which means 'successful', 'fruitful', 'bringing happiness', and 'happy'. A Hungarian variant is Felicián. The name gained fame through Marcus Antonius Felix, who served as a Roman procurator in the province of Iudaea. Another important bearer of the name is Felix of Nola, a Christian priest who is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church. Other forms of the name include Felicianus, Feliciano, Felicien, Felicio, Felicjan, and Felizian.

Where does the name Felician come from?

Felician is a masculine first name that originates from Latin and encompasses meanings such as 'the fruitful one' or 'the joyful one'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Felician?

The pronunciation of Felician is four syllables and melodic. In the German pronunciation, the name is usually pronounced as 'Fe-li-ci-an' [feliˈtsi̯aːn], creating a flowing, rhythmically graduated sound sequence. The 'ci' gives the sound a slight sharpness, while the long 'a' at the end lends the name breadth and elegance. These characteristics make Felician a sonorous, refined name with a classic flair.

When is the name day of Felician?

The name days for Felician are January 14, May 18, June 9, July 12, August 30, and December 30.

Popularity

In Germany, Felician enjoys great popularity as a first name. Currently, it ranks 2,655th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2013, reaching 1,615th place. Over the past ten years, Felician has been chosen as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,586th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,229th.

Nicknames & pet names

Feli / Fille / Lici / Litze

Similar first names

Famous people

• Felician Geß (historian from Germany)
• Felician Myrbach (Austrian painter)
• Felician von Foligno (bishop)
• Count Felician Martin von Zaremba (Russian diplomat & missionary)