Given name
Apollinaris
“a gift from the god Apollo”
Apollinaris is a variant of Apollonia. One Greek interpretation is “a gift from the god Apollo.” Its derivation is not certain.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Apollinaris is a variant of Apollonia. One Greek interpretation is “a gift from the god Apollo.” Its derivation is not certain.
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Where it comes from
Apollinaris is a variant of Apollonia. A possible origin is Greek, although the derivation remains uncertain.
Explained through its name family
Apollinaris’s family of names
Apollinaris has a feminine form in Apollinaria. Apollinaris has a related form in Apollonia. In Latin usage, Apollinaris has a later derivative in APOLLINAIRE.
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Nicknames & forms 1
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Across languages 4
Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.
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