What is the origin of the name Innocent?

Innocent is a name of Latin origin. It is often classified as a virtue, biblical name.

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Innocent is a 3-syllable name. Use the pronunciation button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.

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Q: What does the name Innocent mean?

Innocent means "From Latin *innocens*, 'without harm or guilt,' a Christian virtue name used by saints and popes.".

From Latin *innocens*, 'without harm or guilt,' a Christian virtue name used by saints and popes.

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Theodore

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Greek · From Greek Sebastos meaning "venerable" or "revered," originally denoting someone from Sebastia.

Asher

Hebrew · From Hebrew 'asher' meaning 'happy' or 'blessed'; one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Bible.

Ethan

Hebrew · From Hebrew 'eitan' meaning strong, firm, or enduring; appears in the Old Testament as a wise man.

Sofia

Greek · From Greek 'sophia' meaning wisdom; one of the most internationally popular names across cultures.

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Italian · Italian form of Luke, from Greek 'Loukas' meaning from Lucania or light.

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Julian

Latin · From Latin 'Julianus,' derived from Julius, possibly meaning 'youthful' or 'devoted to Jupiter.'

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