Florian - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Florian \f-lo-

is pronounced FLOR-ee-an. It is of Slavic and Latin origin, and its meaning is "flower". From the Latin word "flos". Masculine form of Flora, from a Roman clan name. Saint Florian (fourth century) was a Roman officer under Diocletian who came to be called the patron of Poland and Austria.

Florian has 3 variant forms: Florien, Florrian and Floryan.

Baby names that sound like Florian are Florino, Florent, Florinio, Florenz and Valerian.

Florian is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#12223 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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