Felix: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“happy; fortunate”

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فیلکس

Felix

Felix (فیلکس, Latin Felix) is a Christian boy’s name that means “happy; fortunate”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Felix; Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Felix.

Felix at a glance

Meaning: happy; fortunate
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin
Faith: Christian
Say it: fee-liks
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: F · ف

Meaning of Felix

In English: happy; fortunate
اردو میں معنی: خوش؛ خوش نصیب

Origin and history of Felix

From Latin felix, meaning 'happy'. Antonius Felix was the Roman governor before whom Paul spoke (Acts 24).

Base wordLatin felix

How to say and write Felix

Say it: fee-liks2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Felix
Urdu: فیلکس
Original script: Felix
Themes: Joy

Sibling names for Felix

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

Names like Felix

Questions about the name Felix

What does the name Felix mean?

Felix means “happy; fortunate”. In Urdu: خوش؛ خوش نصیب. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884); Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Felix a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Felix is a boy’s name.

Is Felix a Christian name?

Yes. Felix is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin felix, meaning 'happy'. Antonius Felix was the Roman governor before whom Paul spoke (Acts 24).

How do you pronounce Felix?

Say it “fee-liks”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Felix in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Felix is written فیلکس. In its original script: Felix.

Is the meaning of Felix 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.