Vitus
English
Etymology
Name of an early martyr, Late Latin Vitus, of uncertain origin; possibly from a Thracian word meaning "a person from Bithynia". By folk etymology associated with Latin vita (“life”).
- Vitus has also been used as a Latinization of Guy.
Proper noun
Vitus
- (historical) A male given name.
- A lake in Alaska.
Derived terms
- St. Vitus' dance
Translations
male given name
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Faroese
Proper noun
Vitus m
- A male given name.
Usage notes
Patronymics
- son of Vitus: Vitusarson or Vitusson
- daughter of Vitus: Vitusardóttir or Vitusdóttir
Declension
| Singular | |
| Indefinite | |
| Nominative | Vitus |
| Accusative | Vitus |
| Dative | Vitusi |
| Genitive | Vitusar |