proper noun · masculinesecond declension
Procopius
Procopius m sg (genitive Procopiī)
Classical[prɔˈkɔ.pi.ʊs]Ecclesiastical[proˈkɔː.pi.us]
Meaning
- masculinesingularProcopius or Prokopios
a male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Saint Procopius, an early Christian martyr of the 3rd century CE
a male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Procopius, a Roman imperial usurper of the 4th century CE
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Procopius | — |
| genitive | Procopiī | — |
| dative | Procopiō | — |
| accusative | Procopium | — |
| ablative | Procopiō | — |
| vocative | Procopie | — |
Origins
From Koine Greek Προκόπῐος (Prokópĭos), from Ancient Greek προκοπή (prokopḗ, “progress forward to prosperity; advancement toward success; improvement by diligence”) + -ius, equivalent to Greek suffix -ῐος (-ĭos).
Descendants
- CatalanProcopi
- EnglishProcopius
- FrenchProcope
- ItalianProcopio
- OccitanProcòpi
- PortugueseProcópio
- RomanianProcopius
- RomanianProcopie
- SpanishProcopio
- DanishProcopius