Vitus Name Meaning

The name Vitus is of Latin origin and it means "life". It is a male given name which is generally used in the European region. Vitus is derived from the Latin word 'vita' which translates to 'life' or 'living'.

Vitus is quite notable due to Saint Vitus, a Christian saint from Sicily. He's the patron saint of actors, comedians, dancers, and epileptics, and is also considered to be one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. His feast day (St. Vitus' Day) is celebrated on June 15. It's often associated with the dancing mania that occurred in Europe in the 14th-17th centuries, as the victims were believed to have been afflicted with 'St. Vitus' Dance'.