Language(s) | French |
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Origin | |
Word/name | Firminus |
Derivation | firmus |
Meaning | firm, steadfast |
Region of origin | France |
Other names | |
Cognate(s) | Firmino, Fermin |
Firmin is a French surname and masculine given name, from the Late Latin Firminus, a derivative of firmus meaning "firm" or "steadfast". The instruction of St Paul to "be steadfast in the faith" gave the name great popularity among early Christians.[1]