Vincent: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“conquering”

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ونسنٹ

Vincentius

Vincent (ونسنٹ, Latin Vincentius) is a Christian boy’s name that means “conquering”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Vincent.

Vincent at a glance

Meaning: conquering
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin
Faith: Christian
Say it: vin-sunt
Syllables: 2
Letters: 7
First letter: V · و

Meaning of Vincent

In English: conquering
اردو میں معنی: فتح پانے والا

Origin and history of Vincent

From Latin vincere, to conquer, meaning 'conquering'.

Base wordLatin vincere, to conquer

How to say and write Vincent

Say it: vin-sunt2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Vincent
Urdu: ونسنٹ
Original script: Vincentius
Other spellings: Vincente
Known bearer: St Vincent de Paul
Themes: Strength

Sibling names for Vincent

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Names like Vincent

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Questions about the name Vincent

What does the name Vincent mean?

Vincent means “conquering”. In Urdu: فتح پانے والا. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Vincent a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Vincent is a boy’s name.

Is Vincent a Christian name?

Yes. Vincent is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin vincere, to conquer, meaning 'conquering'.

How do you pronounce Vincent?

Say it “vin-sunt”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Vincent in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Vincent is written ونسنٹ. In its original script: Vincentius.

What are other spellings of Vincent?

Vincent is also spelled Vincente.

Who is a famous person named Vincent?

St Vincent de Paul

Is the meaning of Vincent 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.