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Hilarius
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- Hilarius
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Hilarius is a male first name of Latin origin that means 'the cheerful' or 'the delighted'. It is derived from the Latin word 'hilarus' for 'cheerful, merry'. A short form of the name Hilarius is Hilar.
What does the name Hilarius mean?
The name Hilarius stands for 'the cheerful' or 'the delighted' and also originates from Latin, based on the term 'hilarus', which means 'cheerful, merry'. The short form Hilar is a common abbreviation of the name. International variants include Hilaire (French), Hilario (Spanish), Ilario (Italian), Hilarion and Ilarion (Greek), as well as Ilari (Finnish, Russian). The feminine form of Hilarius is Hilaria, and the English-American version Hilary or Hillary is also quite well-known.
Where does the name Hilarius come from?
The name Hilarius and the Latin word hilarus originally come from the ancient Greek 'hilarós', which means 'cheerful, merry'.
How do you pronounce Hilarius?
The pronunciation of Hilarius is four syllables as 'Hi-la-ri-us' [hiˈlaːʁiʊs]. The long A sound in the second syllable forms the tonal center and gives the name an open spaciousness. The gentle -ius at the end allows Hilarius to conclude melodically. This sound design conveys a bright and friendly impression – light, open, and with classic charm.
When is the name day of Hilarius?
The name day for Hilarius is celebrated on January 13th in memory of Saint Hilarius of Poitiers.
Popularity
In Germany, Hilarius is considered a rare first name. In 2011, it ranked 2,275th on the list of the most common male baby names. From 2010 to 2024, the name Hilarius was given less than 10 times in Germany, placing it at 8,508th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.
Nicknames & pet names
Hilar / Hilli
Similar first names
Famous people
- Hilarius (Pope from 461 to 468)
- Hilarius Gilges (dancer from Germany)
- Hilarius Knobel (Swiss architect)
- Hilarius von Aquileia (bishop)
- Hilarius von Sexten (Austrian Capuchin monk and moral theologian, actually Christian Gatterer)
- Josef Hilarius Nowalski de Lilia (archaeologist from Austria)
Frequently asked questions about the name Hilarius
What does the name Hilarius mean?
The name Hilarius means 'the cheerful' or 'the delighted' and has its origin in the Latin word 'hilarus', which can be translated as 'cheerful' or 'merry'.
Where does the name Hilarius come from?
Hilarius has its roots in ancient Greek, where the word 'hilarós' also means 'cheerful' or 'merry'. It is strongly connected to the Latin language.
How popular is the name Hilarius?
Hilarius is a rather rare name, but it is appreciated for its cheerful meaning and the variety of international variants in different cultures.