Festus
Meaning of Festus
Originating from Latin, the name Festus has a strong and distinguished history. In English, it is pronounced as FES-tuhs (/ˈfɛstʊs/). Festus is a masculine name that carries a sense of celebration and joy. It is derived from the Latin word "festus," meaning festival or joyful. The name Festus has been associated with positive attributes such as happiness, enthusiasm, and a vibrant personality. In terms of popularity in the United States, Festus has seen some fluctuations over the years but has maintained a consistent presence.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as FES-tuhs (/ˈfɛstʊs/)
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Notable People Named Festus
| Festus Walters was an Ohio jurist and advocate for gubernatorial judicial independence known for his controversial decision to try an Ohio National Guard commander for murder following the Washington County Courthouse riots of 1895. |
| Ifeanyi Festus Ezeli-Ndulue is a Nigerian-American former professional basketball player who played five seasons in the NBA and won an NBA Championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2015. |
| Festus Gontebanye Mogae is a Botswana politician and economist who served as the third President of Botswana from 1998 to 2008. |
| Festus Ayodele Adefiranye is a former Telecommunication Engineer, Nigerian politician, and Member of the House of Representatives in the 10th Nigerian National Assembly. |
| Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh was a Nigerian politician and the finance minister of Nigeria from 1957 to 1966. |
| Festus Iyayi was a prominent Nigerian leftist writer and former president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, known for his realist novels depicting the sociopolitical environment of Nigeria. |
| Festus Onigbinde - Festus 'Adegboye' Onigbinde is a Nigerian football manager. |
| Festus Igbinoghene is a Nigerian athlete who competed in the men's triple jump at the 1996 Summer Olympics. |
