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Victor

From Latin victor: "conqueror, victor".

Meaning and origin

Victor began as a Roman epithet for a conquering general before it settled into ordinary use as a personal name, helped along once early Christians adopted it for its ready-made meaning of victory over sin and death.

How to pronounce Victor

English (US)VIK-tər /ˈvɪktər/

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