Origin, Meaning, And History Of Agapito
Agapito is a prominent masculine name derived from the Latin word Agapetus or Agapitus, which originated from the Greek name Agapetos, meaning ‘beloved.’ According to Roman Martyrology, Agapitus was a holy martyr who died in the year 274. He was an honored religious figure wh hailed from Palestrina and belonged to a prominent lineage of the nobility of Anicia. He was persecuted for being a Christian by the Prefect Antiochus and Emperor Aurelian. It is believed that he was left unharmed by the wild beasts when thrown into their pit before he was martyred.
Some variants of Agapito in other languages and cultures include
Agapetus, Agapetos (Ancient Greek), and Agapitos (Greek). The name is
pronounced as a-gha-PEE-to in Spanish and a-GA-pee-to in Italian.
The respected religious figure Pope Agapetus I served as
the bishop of Rome. His father, Gordianus, also served as a priest in Rome, and
he may have been related to both Pope Felix III and Pope Gregory I.
Agapetus made the journey to Constantinople in the year 536 at the request of King Theodahad of the Ostrogoths. During his time there, he attempted, but ultimately failed, to convince Emperor Justinian I to halt an impending Byzantine invasion of the Ostrogoth kingdom.
The name has made an impact on popular culture as well.Agapito Lealis an actor known for his role as Uncle Pete on the TV series American Family.Agapito Mayoris a Cuban professional baseball pitcher who holds the all-time record for the most wins in an international tournament. Agapito Rodríguez Peruvian is a former soccer player who was part of Peru’s national squad for the 1993 Copa América tournament
Agapito Gómez is a Spanish former boxer who participated in the light flyweight division at the 1984 Summer Olympics.Agapito Lozadais a Filipino swimmer who competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics.Agapito Conchuis a Filipino silent film director of the mid-1930s
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Agapito On The Popularity Chart
As one of the popular names around, Agapito has managed to turn many heads with its unique sounding and sweet meaning. Check out the graphs below for dtailed information.
Popularity Over Time
In 2016, only five babies per million shared this name Agapito.Look at the graph to understand how the name fared in recent years.
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的排名Agapito has decreased over the time and was positione at 31,080 on the chart as of 2016.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Agapito?
The name Agapito means one who is dearly loved, precious, adored, cared for, treasured, cherished and one's favourite.
2. What is the origin of the name Agapito?
Agapito has a Greek and Spanish origin.
