Apollinaris
/ˌæpəˈlɪnərɪs/noun
A name meaning “of Apollo” or “belonging to Apollo,” used historically as a personal name and adjective.
Did you know?In Roman usage, Apollinaris was an adjective and name formed from Apollo’s own cult title, so it carried a sacred, divine-belonging sense rather than a random personal label.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Ἀπόλλων (Apóllōn)
“Apollo, the Greek god of light, healing, prophecy, music, and plague”
Latin
Latin
Apollināris
“of Apollo; belonging to Apollo”
Late Latin
Latin
Apollinaris
“a personal name and adjective associated with Apollo”
Medieval Latin
Latin
Apollinaris
“used as a saint’s name and a learned personal name”
Modern English
English
Apollinaris
“a proper name, especially known from historical and religious contexts”