Patience

The first name Patience is a feminine name that originates from English and literally means 'the patience' or more freely interpreted 'the patient one'. The origins of the name lie in the Latin word patientia, which means 'patience'. Patience is among the virtue names introduced by the Puritans in the 16th century.

What does the name Patience mean?

Patience is a feminine first name that can be translated in English as 'the patience' or alternatively as 'the patient one'. The designation originally comes from the Latin term patientia, which also means 'patience'. The name was popularized mainly by the Puritans in the 16th and 17th centuries. Nowadays, Patience is primarily common in North America and in some African countries.

Where does the name Patience come from?

The name Patience has its roots in both the English and Latin languages and means 'the patience' or 'the patient one'. The

How do you pronounce Patience?

Pä-tschentz

Popularity

In Germany, Patience is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it ranked 2,348th. In the last ten years, Patience has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, which places it at 5,157th in the corresponding statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 5,171st.

Famous people

• Patience Abbe (French writer)
• Patience Agbabi (British poet)
• Patience Cleveland (American actress)
• Patience Collier (British actress)
• Patience Cooper (English actress)
• Patience Ozokwo (Nigerian actress)
• Patience Strong (poet from the UK)
• Patience Wright (sculptor from the USA)