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Procopius.

A male given name from Latin Procopius [in turn from Ancient Greek Προκόπιος (Prokópios)], of rare usage, variant of Prokopios, feminine equivalent Procopia.

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Meaning & usage

name/pɹəˈkoʊ.pi.əs/Canada, General-American/pɹəˈkəʊ.piː.əs/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A male given name from Latin Procopius [in turn from Ancient Greek Προκόπιος (Prokópios)], of rare usage, variant of Prokopios, feminine equivalent Procopia.

  2. A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Saint Procopius, an early Christian martyr of the 3rd century CE.

  3. A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Procopius, a Roman imperial usurper of the 4th century CE.

  4. A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Procopius of Caesarea, a Byzantine Greek historian of the 6th century CE.

Where this word comes from

Via Latin Procopius from Koine Greek Προκόπῐος (Prokópĭos), from Ancient Greek προκοπή (prokopḗ, “progress forward to prosperity; advancement toward success; improvement by diligence”), with Latin suffix -ius equivalent to Greek suffix -ῐος (-ĭos).

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