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Longin

Longin is an ancient male name derived from the Roman cognomen Longinus. It is best known from Christian tradition through Saint Longinus, the Roman soldier said to have been present at the Crucifixion. It has an austere, dignified charm, making it a distinctive choice for parents drawn to early Christian history.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Czech:
Longin
Hungarian:
Polish:
Longin
Ukrainian:
German:
Spanish:
French:
Longin
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Portuguese:
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Opposite gender version:
Girl's name: Longina

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Name of Latin origin meaning 'long' or 'tall'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Longin je slovenskou podobou latinského mena Longinus. Vzniklo z rímskeho prímena Longinus, odvodeného od latinského prídavného mena «longus» vo význame «dlhý» alebo «vysoký». V kresťanskej tradícii sa meno spája so svätým Longinom, legendárnym rímskym vojakom pri Kristovom ukrižovaní.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Longin vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

LONGIN

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

13 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
15 March
Polish Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Longin
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Longina
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Longinovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Longina
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Longin!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Longinovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Longinom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
LonginkoLongoLongi
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Longin
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Longin! Longinko!

Notable figures named Longin

16

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Longin Pastusiak
PL
1935 – 2025Historical Figure

Polish politician

Longin Frikke
1820 – 1893Historical Figure

Russian landscape painter (1820–1893)

Longin Łozowicki
PL
1926 – 2013Historical Figure

Polish military officer

Longin Żarnowiecki
1842 – 1915Historical Figure

polski duchowny katolicki, biskup

Longin Komołowski
PL
1948 – 2016Historical Figure

Polish politician, trade union activist

Longin Majdecki
PL
1925 – 1997Historical Figure

Polish architect (1925-1997)

Longin Arabski
PL
1917 – 1996Historical Figure

Polish official, politician

Longin Bartkowiak
born 1971Notable Figure

polski gitarzysta basowy i producent muzyczny

Test how Longin sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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Full name:

Longin Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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Initials / monogram:with dots:L.S.without dots:LS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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