What Does the Name Vitus Mean
The name Vitus comes from Ancient Roman roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Vitus below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Vitus Name Meaning
Ancient RomanRoman name which was derived from Latin vita "life". Saint Vitus was a child martyred in Sicily in the early 4th century. From an early date this name was confused with the Germanic name Wido.
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