Remigiusz

The first name Remigiusz is the Polish form of the Latin name Remigius. Translated, it literally means 'the rower' or, in the context of early Christianity, 'the remedy'.

What does the name Remigiusz mean?

Remigiusz is the Polish variant of the Latin name Remigius. The literal translation of the name is 'the rower' or, in early Christianity, 'the remedy'. Its roots lie in the Latin language, primarily derived from the terms rēmex or rĕmĭgo, meaning 'the rower' and 'to row', or rĕmĕdĭum or remedius, which means 'the remedy', 'the healing herb', or 'the medicine'. The name became popular in the Middle Ages due to the veneration of Saint Remigius, Bishop of Reims. This Frankish saint came from an aristocratic Gallic-Roman family and lived in the 5th and 6th centuries. During his time, the Christianization of France was advanced. Other variants include Remigio, Remigiu, Remigijus, Remi, Remy, Rhemy, Remedius, Romedius, Romed, Romedio, and Romegius. Female forms are Remigia and Remigija.

Where does the name Remigiusz come from?

The name Remigiusz is a male first name with Latin roots that carries the meaning 'the rower'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Remigiusz?

Reh-MI-gjus

When is the name day of Remigiusz?

The name day of Remigiusz is celebrated on January 13 and October 1.

Popularity

In Germany, Remigiusz is a relatively common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,780th among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 2,646th place. In the last ten years, Remigiusz has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 6,655th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,182nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Remi

Famous people

• Remigiusz Jezierski (Polish footballer)
• Remigiusz Sobocinski (Polish football player)
• Remigiusz Trawinski (Polish football coach)