Innocent: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“innocent; harmless”

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انوسنٹ

Innocentius

Innocent (انوسنٹ, Latin Innocentius) is a Christian boy’s name that means “innocent; harmless”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Innocent.

Innocent at a glance

Meaning: innocent; harmless
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin
Faith: Christian
Say it: in-uh-sunt
Syllables: 3
Letters: 8
First letter: I · ا

Meaning of Innocent

In English: innocent; harmless
اردو میں معنی: معصوم؛ بے ضرر

Origin and history of Innocent

From Latin innocens, meaning 'innocent'. A papal name, given as a first name in parts of Africa and South Asia.

Base wordLatin innocens

How to say and write Innocent

Say it: in-uh-sunt3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Innocent
Urdu: انوسنٹ
Original script: Innocentius
Themes: Virtue

Sibling names for Innocent

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

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Questions about the name Innocent

What does the name Innocent mean?

Innocent means “innocent; harmless”. In Urdu: معصوم؛ بے ضرر. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Innocent a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Innocent is a boy’s name.

Is Innocent a Christian name?

Yes. Innocent is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin innocens, meaning 'innocent'. A papal name, given as a first name in parts of Africa and South Asia.

How do you pronounce Innocent?

Say it “in-uh-sunt”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Innocent in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Innocent is written انوسنٹ. In its original script: Innocentius.

Is the meaning of Innocent verified?

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