Florian is a masculine given name borrowed from the ancient Roman name Florianus.[1] The name is derived from Florus,[2] from Latin flōrus (originally "yellow, blond", later "flowering"), related to flāvus ("yellow, blond"). In spite of that, by popular etymology, it is often linked to flōs ("flower"; genitive singular flōris).[citation needed]

It is the name of a patron saint of Poland and the patron saint of Upper Austria. Florian (or a local equivalent) remains a common name in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Poland.[citation needed]

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References

  1. ^ "Florian – Name Meaning, Popularity, Similar Names, Nicknames and Personality for Florian". BestLittleBaby.com. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
  2. ^ Kohlheim, Rosa; Kohlheim, Volker (2016). Lexikon der Vornamen (in German) (7th ed.). Berlin: Dudenverlag. p. 274. ISBN 978-3-411-04947-9.
  3. ^ "Names Related to Florian". Behind the Name.
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