Clement: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“merciful; mild”

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کلیمنٹ

Clemens

Clement (کلیمنٹ, Latin Clemens) is a Christian boy’s name that means “merciful; mild”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Clement.

Clement at a glance

Meaning: merciful; mild
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin
Faith: Christian
Say it: klem-unt
Syllables: 2
Letters: 7
First letter: C · ک

Meaning of Clement

In English: merciful; mild
اردو میں معنی: مہربان؛ نرم دل

Origin and history of Clement

From Latin clemens, meaning 'merciful'.

Base wordLatin clemens

How to say and write Clement

Say it: klem-unt2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Clement
Urdu: کلیمنٹ
Original script: Clemens
Known bearer: St Clement of Rome
Themes: Kindness

Sibling names for Clement

Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Clement.

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Questions about the name Clement

What does the name Clement mean?

Clement means “merciful; mild”. In Urdu: مہربان؛ نرم دل. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Clement a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Clement is a boy’s name.

Is Clement a Christian name?

Yes. Clement is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin clemens, meaning 'merciful'.

How do you pronounce Clement?

Say it “klem-unt”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Clement in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Clement is written کلیمنٹ. In its original script: Clemens.

Who is a famous person named Clement?

St Clement of Rome

Is the meaning of Clement verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.