Rufinus

Rufinus is a masculine first name that originates from Latin and Roman. Its meaning is 'the red-haired one' or 'the red'.

What does the name Rufinus mean?

The name Rufinus is a boy's name of Latin and Roman origin, carrying the meaning 'the red-haired one' or 'the red'. Originally, Rufinus was used as a Roman nickname, but over time it evolved into Rufus, which remains popular today and can also be found as a surname. The name is derived from the Latin word rufus, which means 'red-haired'. Variants include Ruffus, Rufin, Rufino, Rúfusz (Hungarian), Raphus, Ruphus, Russell (English), and Ruffo (Italian).

Where does the name Rufinus come from?

The first name Rufinus has its roots in Latin and Roman and means 'the red-haired one'.

How do you pronounce Rufinus?

The pronunciation of the name Rufinus is three syllables and sounds melodic. It is pronounced as 'Ru-fi-nus' [ʁuˈfiːnʊs], with the emphasis usually on the middle syllable. The long 'i' gives the name a certain brightness and elegance, while the ending '-us' creates a closed, classical sound. Rufinus radiates dignity and tradition – a name with a clear syllable structure and harmonious sound.

When is the name day of Rufinus?

The name day of Rufinus is celebrated on November 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Rufinus is given with varying frequency. Currently, there are no statistical data available in Germany. In Austria, the name is used 100% in Tyrol. In Switzerland, Rufinus is distributed at 33.3% in the cantons of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Graubünden, and Ticino. If your name is Rufinus, please share your home region with us to help expand our statistics.

Famous people

• Rufinus von Aquileia (historian)
• Rufinus von Assisi (bishop)