Passion

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Passion Pronunciation

Passion is pronounced PASH-ən /ˈpæʃ.ən/High

Meaning: From the word passion — Latin passio, 'suffering; strong emotion, fervor, love'Medium

In 30 seconds: Full of fervor: Passion is the word-name for intense emotion and love. Bold, vivid, and expressive — a name with fire.

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Origin MediumLatin, English

MeaningFrom the word passion — Latin passio, 'suffering; strong emotion, fervor, love'

U.S. rank (2024)#4528 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1992

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,445

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Passion comes from the word passion — Latin passio, 'suffering; strong emotion, fervor, love'. A bold, vivid word-name celebrating intensity of feeling.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, fervor at the root, and expressive.

Did you know? Passion, from Latin passio ('suffering; strong feeling'), names intense emotion and love — a bold, expressive virtue word-name.

Overall data confidence 62%

Oxford English Dictionary — passion — word origin

Variations

Pashun

Nicknames

Pash

Themes & Styles

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Passion?

Passion is pronounced PASH-ən (/ˈpæʃ.ən/). Press play above to hear Passion said aloud.

How do you say Passion?

Passion is said PASH-ən (/ˈpæʃ.ən/). Press play above to hear Passion said aloud.

What does the name Passion mean?

Passion is the word for 'intense emotion, fervor, love' (Latin passio).

Is Passion a boy or girl name?

Passion is a girl's name.

How popular is Passion?

Passion is a rare name in the U.S.