Longin

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Polish form of LONGINUS.

LONGINUS   male   Ancient Roman
Roman cognomen derived from Latin longus "long". According to Christian legend Saint Longinus was the name of the Roman soldier who pierced Jesus' side with a spear, then converted to Christianity and was martyred. The name was also borne by the 3rd-century Greek philosopher Cassius Longinus.
EQUIVALENTS
ANCIENT ROMAN: Longinus
FEMININE FORMS
ANCIENT ROMAN: Longina
POLISH: Longina