"And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes."
Christian Name · Latin Origin
Quintus Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Quintus
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Quintus means "Fifth; The fifth one", a boy's name of Latin origin. The name Quintus does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Quintus recalls the miracle of five loaves — God takes what seems insufficient and multiplies it beyond imagination.
Is Quintus in the Bible?
No — the name Quintus does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Fifth; The fifth one", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Quintus.
Pronunciation:/KWIN-tus/
OriginLatin
MeaningFifth; The fifth one
What does Quintus mean?
Quintus is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Fifth; The fifth one". Quintus is a Latin name meaning 'the fifth.' While not a biblical name, the number five has significance in Scripture — five loaves fed five thousand, the Pentateuch has five books, and grace is often associated with the number five.
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What does Quintus mean in the Bible?
Quintus means "Fifth; The fifth one" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Quintus is a Latin name meaning 'the fifth.' While not a biblical name, the number five has significance in Scripture — five loaves fed five thousand, the Pentateuch has five books, and grace is often associated with the number five. Early Christians bore this Roman name as the faith spread throughout the empire.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Quintus?
Quintus is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Fifth; The fifth one" — not because Scripture names anyone Quintus.
"There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?"
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What are the variants and nicknames of Quintus?
Quintus has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Quintus?
Quintus is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Quintus?
Quintus recalls the miracle of five loaves — God takes what seems insufficient and multiplies it beyond imagination.
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Quintus name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Quintus does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Fifth; The fifth one", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Quintus.
Quintus means "Fifth; The fifth one." It is a Latin name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Fifth; The fifth one" — runs right through the Bible.
Latin. Quintus comes into English from Latin and carries the sense "Fifth; The fifth one." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Quintus
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Quintus?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Quintus?
You can read every verse where Quintus appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.