Filicitas

Filicitas is an Italian variant of Felicitas, a feminine name that traces back to the ancient Roman surname Felicianus. This first name can be translated into German as 'the Happy', 'the Joyful', 'the Friendly', and 'the Fertile'.

What does the name Filicitas mean?

Filicitas is an Italian form of Felicitas and represents a feminine spelling of the Roman surname Felicianus. The meanings include 'the Happy', 'the Joyful', 'the Friendly', and 'the Fertile'. The name has its roots in Latin and derives from the word felix, which means 'successful', 'fertile', 'bringing happiness', and 'happy'. Additionally, it comes from the term felicitas, which denotes 'bliss', 'happiness', and 'fertility'. In Roman mythology, Felicitas was revered as the goddess of happiness. Another variant of the name is Felicitasz or Felizitas.

Where does the name Filicitas come from?

The origin of the name Filicitas is both Latin and Roman, carrying the meaning 'the Happy'. The Latin root word felix stands for successful, fertile, bringing happiness, and happy, while felicitas stands for bliss, happiness, and fertility. The name is particularly common in Italian.

How do you pronounce Filicitas?

The pronunciation of Filicitas is melodic and consists of four to five syllables: 'Fi-li-ci-tas' [filiˈtsiːtas]. The bright, elongated syllable '-ci-' creates a tonal peak in the middle, while the firm ending '-tas' forms a distinctive conclusion. Filicitas sounds elegant and artistic, flowing in rhythm, yet clear and present in expression.

When is the name day of Filicitas?

The name day for Filicitas is celebrated on January 14, March 7, May 18, and November 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Filicitas is a rare first name. In 2005, it reached the 882nd place on the list of the most common female first names. From 1930 to 2024, the name Filicitas has been used as a first name, averaging in the 1st place. However, in the last ten years, no child has been baptized with this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Flitzi