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Patrick: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a nobleman; patrician”

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پیٹرک

Patricius

What Patrick means

Patrick (پیٹرک, Latin Patricius) is a Christian boy’s name that means “a nobleman; patrician”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Patrick.

Patrick at a glance

Meaning
a nobleman; patrician
Gender
Boy
Origin
Latin
Faith
Christian
Say it
pat-rik
Syllables
2
Letters
7
First letter
P · پ

Meaning of Patrick

In English
a nobleman; patrician
اردو میں معنی
شریف زادہ؛ معزز

Origin and history of Patrick

From Latin patricius, meaning 'a nobleman'.

Base wordLatin patricius

How to say and write Patrick

Say it
pat-rik2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Patrick
Urdu
پیٹرک
Original script
Patricius
Other spellings
Pat · Patric
Known bearer
St Patrick, apostle of Ireland
Themes
Honour

Sibling names for Patrick

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

Names like Patrick

Names that sound like Patrick

Questions about the name Patrick

What does the name Patrick mean?

Patrick means “a nobleman; patrician”. In Urdu: شریف زادہ؛ معزز. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Patrick a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Patrick is a boy’s name.

Is Patrick a Christian name?

Yes. Patrick is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin patricius, meaning 'a nobleman'.

How do you pronounce Patrick?

Say it “pat-rik”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Patrick in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Patrick is written پیٹرک. In its original script: Patricius.

What are other spellings of Patrick?

Patrick is also spelled Pat, Patric.

Who is a famous person named Patrick?

St Patrick, apostle of Ireland

Is the meaning of Patrick 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.