Severus
seh-VEE-rus
Popularity
#7635
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Latin
Total Births
167
Peak Year
#33 in 2016
First Recorded
2011
Style
Sophisticated & Formal, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Means 'stern' or 'severe' in Latin.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Severus Snape
Complex character from Harry Potter series
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