Venus
love, desire, or beauty (Latin)
Venus is a other / english girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #276 (28,617 records), 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
love, desire, or beauty (Latin)
Venus is of classical Latin origin, referring to the Roman goddess of love and beauty. In the Philippines, mythological and astronomical names gained popularity throughout the 20th century via American-era education and Western popular media.
Derived directly from Latin, Venus was the Roman goddess of love, beauty, desire, and fertility. The name was adopted into English and subsequently became widely used in the Philippines during the 20th century as a classical mythological and celestial name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently given to baby girls with the aspiration of physical beauty and charm. Common Filipino nicknames include 'Ven', 'Vheng', or 'Neneng'.
Related forms
- Venus Latin
- Venus Spanish
- Vénus French
- Venere Italian
Venus with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Venus
How do I use Venus with two Filipino surnames?
Venus is the given name. The full name is Venus + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Venus a common girl name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #276 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.