Gentian

Gentian is a masculine first name that has its origins in Albanian and is derived from the Latin term gentiana, meaning "the gentian." The name has historical roots tracing back to Genthios (Ancient Greek Γένθιος), who ruled as the last Illyrian king from 180 to 168 BC.

What does the name Gentian mean?

The first name Gentian also comes from Albanian and is derived from the Latin word gentiana, which means "the gentian." This plant name, and thus the first name, traces back to Genthios, the last Illyrian king (180 to 168 BC), who is said to have been the first to recognize the healing effects of the gentian. His Latin name Gentius may derive from the Latin word gens, which means "clan, people, race." Gentian is especially common in Albania and Kosovo, where it enjoys a certain popularity. The shortened forms include Gent and Genti, while the female equivalent is Gentiana.

Where does the name Gentian come from?

Gentian is a masculine first name with Illyrian and Latin roots, meaning "the gentian."

How do you pronounce Gentian?

Gen-tjan

Popularity

In Germany, Gentian is considered a sought-after first name. In 2023, it ranked 2,208th among the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2010, when it reached 1,532nd place. Over the last ten years, Gentian has been chosen as a first name approximately 90 times, placing it 2,608th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it holds the 2,523rd position.

Nicknames & pet names

Enschen / Gena / Geni / Geniali / Gent / Genti / Gentosch / Geti / Tian

Similar first names

Famous people

• Genthios (King of the Illyrians)
• Gentian Begeja (footballer from Albania)
• Gentian Cela (Albanian football player)
• Gentian Durak (German footballer)
• Gentian Hajdari (Albanian football player)
• Gentian Manuka (footballer from Albania)
• Gentian Muca (Albanian football player)
• Gentian Selmani (Albanian football player)
• Gentian Stojko (Albanian football player)
• Gentian Stojku (Albanian football player)
• Gentian Zenelaj (Albanian actor)