Faith
From the English word "faith", meaning belief or trust, ultimately from Latin fido meaning "to trust".
Meaning and origin
Faith originated as one of the virtue names adopted by Puritans in the 17th century, along with names like Hope and Charity.
How to pronounce Faith
| English (US) | FAYTH /feɪθ/ |
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