Pontius Name Meaning
The name Pontius comes from Ancient Roman roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Pontius below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Pontius Name Meaning
Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin, BiblicalRoman family name. The family had Samnite roots so the name probably originated from the Oscan language, likely meaning "fifth" (a cognate of Latin Quintus). Alternatively, it...
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