The baby name Horaz is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɔːrɑːz/ (HOH-rahz).
Horaz is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Horaz is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈhɔːrɑːz/ (HOH-rahz).
Horaz is Latin in Origin.
Horaz is a German literary given name derived from Latin Horatius, the Roman family name borne by the poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus (Horace). As with Horace, the ultimate etymology is uncertain, probably of Etruscan origin; modern folk etymology sometimes links it to Latin hora “hour, time,” but specialists consider that connection doubtful. The name thus carries learned, classical associations rather than a securely defined lexical meaning.
In use, Horaz is rare in German-speaking countries and typically chosen as an homage to the Augustan poet. Across Europe the cognates have had broader currency: Horace and Horatio in English, Horace in French, Horacio in Spanish, Horácio in Portuguese, Orazio in Italian, Horațiu in Romanian, Horacy in Polish, and the scholarly Latin Horatius. Usage of Horace/Horatio rose in the 18th–19th centuries, buoyed by literary culture and figures such as Shakespeare’s Horatio and Admiral Nelson.
Horaz is far from common. In all, it turns up just 11 times, across 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #692 | 6 | 13,071 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Horaz is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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