Arsenius

Arsenius is a male first name that means 'the Male' or 'the Powerful'. Its roots lie in Ancient Greek.

What does the name Arsenius mean?

The name Arsenius carries the meanings 'the Male' and 'the Powerful' and is rooted in Ancient Greek. It derives from the Greek word arsenikos, which can be translated as 'male' or 'powerful'. The name became popular in the 5th century through Saint Arsenius, who served as a teacher and educated Emperor Theodosius the Great and his sons. Later, he withdrew to the Egyptian desert to live as a hermit. Notable variants include Arsène (French), Arsenio (Spanish and Italian), Arsen (Armenian), Arsenios (Greek), and Arseni (Russian). The feminine form Arsenia (Spanish and Italian) is also common.

Where does the name Arsenius come from?

The first name Arsenius has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the Male' or 'the Powerful'. It is composed of the Ancient Greek word arsenikos, which means 'male' or 'powerful'. The name was adopted into Latin through its Latinization.

How do you pronounce Arsenius?

The pronunciation of Arsenius is melodic and consists of four syllables. It is pronounced as 'Ar-se-ni-us' [arˈzeːni̯ʊs], with the flowing rhythm and the emphasized middle syllable standing out. The ending -ius gives the name an elegant, soft sound, making Arsenius perceived as dignified and sonorous – cultivated, calm, and present.

When is the name day of Arsenius?

The name day of Arsenius is celebrated on July 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Arsenius is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it at 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,904th.

Famous people

• Arsenius Apostolius (Greek scholar)
• Arsenius Butscher (German motorcycle racer)
• Arsenius of Corfu (Saint)