Quirin

The masculine first name Quirin is a short form of the Sabine name Quirinus and means 'the warrior', 'the spear bearer', 'the lance bearer' or 'the lance wielder', and in a figurative sense simply 'the fighter'. The origins of Quirin lie in the Latin language area.

What does the name Quirin mean?

The masculine first name Quirin is a short form of the Sabine name Quirinus and means 'the warrior', 'the spear bearer', 'the lance bearer' or 'the lance wielder', and in a figurative sense simply 'the fighter'. The origins of Quirin lie in the Latin language area. It is derived from the word quiris, which literally translates to 'the spear' and 'the lance'. In Sabine or Roman mythology, Quirin most likely traces back to the Latin name Quirınus, the name the Sabines used for the ancient Roman god of war Mars. The Sabines had a settlement near the later site of Rome and erected an altar for Quirinus on the Collis Quirinalis, the Quirinal Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome. Under Romulus and the Sabine king Titus Tatius, the Sabines merged into the Roman people (Populus Romanus). Later, the first name evolved into a nickname for Romulus, the famous founder of the city of Rome. In Augustan Rome, Quirinus was also an epithet of Janus, as Janus Quirinus. In the Middle Ages, the first name spread in Germany as a saint's name, especially through Saint Quirinus of Neuss, who lived as a Roman tribune and Christian martyr in the 2nd century. Saint Quirinus is also the city and patron saint of Neuss on the Rhine. Furthermore, Quirin is also a common surname. Other variants of the name include Quirino, Querino, and Quirinio (Italian), Krijn, Quiryn, and Quirijn (Dutch), Quiran, Quiren, Quiron, Quirun, Kvirin (Croatian), Kvirinus (Faroese), Kvirinas (Lithuanian), Kwiryn (Polish), Gwer (Swiss), and Corin (French). Female forms include Quirina and Quirine.

Where does the name Quirin come from?

Etymology The boy's name Quirin originally comes from the Sabine and Latin area. As a short form of Quirinus, the epithet of the god of war Mars, the first name is derived from the Latin element quiris meaning 'the spear' or 'the lance'. Latin Roman Sabine

How do you pronounce Quirin?

Sound & Pronunciation of Quirin: The name Quirin is two syllables and phonetically striking. Usually pronounced as 'Qui-rin' [ˈkviːʁɪn], it begins with an unusual consonant cluster that gives the name distinctiveness. The long I sound in the first syllable adds brightness. The final n rounds off the name softly. Quirin appears classic and individual - a name with clear contours and subtle dynamics.

When is the name day of Quirin?

The name day for Quirin is on March 30 and June 16.

Popularity

Quirin is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 414th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2009 at 389th. In the last ten years, Quirin has been given as a first name about 900 times, placing it 582nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 659th.

Nicknames & pet names

Qui / Quibsi / Quilli / Quincy / Quinn / Quinny / Quinzy / Quippy / Quiquaquirin / Quir / Quiri / Quiriquari / Quiriu / Quirli / Quirlus / Quitschi / Quixi / Riri

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Famous people

• Egid Quirin Asam (architect, sculptor, stucco worker, and painter, baptized 1.9.1692 in Tegernsee, † 29.4. 1750 in Mannheim)
• Heinz Quirin (German historian)
• Michael Quirin (landowner and mayor)
• Quirin Amper (German composer)
• Quirin Berg (film producer)
• Quirin Engasser (German writer)
• Quirin Kokrda (Austrian politician)
• Quirin Löppert (German football player)
• Quirin Moll (footballer)
• Quirin Müller (German rally driver)
• Quirin Oettl (actor '5 Friends')
• Quirin von Leitner (Austrian weapon expert)