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Name Origin

Hilarius is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'cheerful' or 'merry'. It is derived from the Latin adjective 'hilarius', which itself comes from the noun 'hilaritas' meaning 'mirth' or 'joy'.

latinmasculinecheerfulmerryjoyful

Famous People

Saint Hilarius of Poitiers (315-367)

Bishop

  • Doctor of the Church
  • Known for his theological writings and opposition to Arianism

Hilarius (Roman soldier)

Soldier

  • Roman soldier who served under Emperor Trajan
  • His tombstone was discovered in the Roman province of Dacia