Venus

love, desire, or beauty (Latin)

Venus is a other / english girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #276 (28,617 records), 2 syllables.

Other / English American period
PSA rank
#276
Count
28,617
Syllables
2
Origin
Other / English
Historical layer
American period
Sound
Soft

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.

Other 80% English 20%

Name character

Strength
3/5
Modernity
3/5
Formal feel
2/5
Sound: Soft Creator Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well High origin confidence

In the Philippines

Frequently given to baby girls with the aspiration of physical beauty and charm. Common Filipino nicknames include 'Ven', 'Vheng', or 'Neneng'.

Best known for: Venus Raj (Miss Universe 2010 4th Runner-Up from the Philippines)

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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.