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Faunus

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Pronounced FAW-nus /ˈfɔ.nəs/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin Faunus, variously 'the kindly/favorable one' (from favere, 'to favor'); the Roman horned god of the forest, fields, and flocks (the counterpart of Pan); routes layered; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The kindly one; god of the wild: Faunus is the Roman nature-god. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'FAW-nus'). We note the god.
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Origin LowRoman, Latin
MeaningFrom the Latin Faunus, variously 'the kindly/favorable one' (from favere, 'to favor'); the Roman horned god of the forest, fields, and flocks (the counterpart of Pan); routes layered; we note the god

History & Origin

Faunus comes from the Latin Faunus, variously 'the kindly/favorable one' (from favere, 'to favor'); the Roman horned god of the forest, fields, and flocks (routes layered, which we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'FAW-nus').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (the source of 'fauna'). Rare, the-kindly-one at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Faunus is variously 'the kindly/favorable one' in Latin (from favere) — the Roman horned god of the forest and flocks (the counterpart of Pan; the source of 'fauna') — a crisp, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the god; said 'FAW-nus').
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References — Faunus — Roman mythology; god; routes layered

Variations

Faun

Nicknames

Faun

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If you like Faunus…

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Bacchus— shares the -us ending
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Faunus mean?

Faunus is Latin, variously 'the kindly/favorable one' (from favere); the Roman god of the forest and flocks. The routes are layered. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Faunus?

It's said FAW-nus /ˈfɔ.nəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Faunus a boy or girl name?

Faunus is a boy's name.

How popular is Faunus?

Faunus is a very rare name in the U.S.

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