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Boy's nameOrigin: LatinName day: 18 January

Priskus

Priskus is an uncommon masculine name derived from the ancient Roman cognomen Priscus. Its meaning evokes antiquity, heritage, and respect for tradition rather than personal temperament. It offers a strong classical resonance with deep historical and early Christian associations.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Priskus
Czech:
Priskus
Hungarian:
Polish:
German:
Priskus
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Latin name denoting someone ancient, venerable, or deeply rooted in old traditions.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza z latinského cognomina Priscus, utvoreného z prídavného mena priscus s významom „starobylý“, „dávny“, „niekdajší“ alebo „staromódny“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Priskus is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

PRISKUS

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

9 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •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 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
18 January
Slovak Extended Calendar

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

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

Test how Priskus sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Priskus Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:P.S.without dots:PS
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