Meaning: From the word righteous — Old English rihtwis, 'right, just, morally upright'Medium
In 30 seconds: Upright and bold: Righteous is the virtue-name for moral uprightness and justice. Strong, devout, and distinctive (popular in faith-filled families).
Righteous comes from the word righteous — Old English rihtwis, 'right, just, morally upright'. A bold, devout virtue word-name, especially popular in faith-filled and Nigerian families.
It registers thinly in records. Rare, morally-upright at the root, and devout.
Did you know? Righteous, from Old English rihtwis ('right, just'), means 'morally upright, virtuous' — a bold, devout word-name, especially in Christian and Nigerian families.
Overall data confidence 60%
Oxford English Dictionary — righteous — word origin
