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The Name Baptiste - Origin and Meaning of Baptiste
  



The Name Baptiste - Origin and Meaning of Baptiste


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Baptiste

Greek

Usage of the Name Baptiste

French

Meaning of the Name Baptiste

The name Baptiste is a French form of Baptist. This name is usually paired with Jean, in honour of John the Baptist who was a major religious figure and Christian saint.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, best known by his stage name Molière (1622 - 1673), a French playwright and actor; Jean-Baptiste Rousseau (1671 - 1741), a French poet; Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725 - 1805), a French painter; Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (1744 - 1829), a French naturalist and academic.

Names Related to Baptiste

Refer to the list of names related to Baptist.
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