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Dismas

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How to Pronounce Dismas

Pronounced DIZ-mus /ˈdɪz.məs/Medium

Meaning: The traditional name of Saint Dismas, the penitent 'good thief' crucified beside Jesus, to whom Christ promised paradise; the name is often linked to a Greek root for 'sunset' or 'dying.' Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: Dismas is the traditional name of the penitent 'good thief' beside Jesus (said 'DIZ-mus'). Rare and reverent.
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Origin LowGreek, Latin
MeaningThe traditional name of Saint Dismas, the penitent 'good thief' crucified beside Jesus, to whom Christ promised paradise; the name is often linked to a Greek root for 'sunset' or 'dying.' Noted respectfully.
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History & Origin

Dismas is the traditional name of Saint Dismas, the 'good thief' beside Jesus who was promised paradise. It carries deep Christian meaning, noted respectfully — extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'DIZ-mus').

For boys it appears only extremely rarely in U.S. data. Rare, reverent, and meaningful.

Did you know? Dismas is the name traditionally given to the penitent 'good thief' crucified beside Jesus — Saint Dismas, promised paradise — a name of mercy and repentance, noted respectfully (said 'DIZ-mus').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Dismas — St Dismas, the penitent thief; noted respectfully

Variations

DysmasDimasDismas

Nicknames

DisDizzy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dismas mean?

Dismas is the traditional name of Saint Dismas, the penitent 'good thief' crucified beside Jesus, who was promised paradise.

How do you pronounce Dismas?

It's said DIZ-mus /ˈdɪz.məs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dismas a boy or girl name?

Dismas is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Dismas?

Dismas is extremely rare in the U.S.

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