How to Say “Kevin” in Latin

By Lynette Sylvia • Updated October 3, 2026

Kevinus

The English name Kevin is translated into Latin as Kevinus.

Kevinus is used as a male given name.

Meaning: male given name (name)

How does it change in a sentence?

The nominative form of Kevinus is Kevinus. The accusative form of Kevinus is Kevinum.

Did you know?

While Kevinus is a modern adaptation, the original name is derived from the Irish Caoimhín, meaning 'gentle birth'.
In the Vatican's official Latin documents, modern names are often Latinized using the same -us pattern found in Kevinus to maintain grammatical consistency.
In Neo-Latin, the name Kevinus would be used in scientific taxonomy if a species were named after a person named Kevin.

Examples in context

Kevinus est amicus meus.
Kevin is my friend.
Num Kevinus adest?
Is Kevin present?

Example conversation

Quintus and Julia are looking for their friend.

Quintus

Ubi est Kevinus?
Where is Kevin?
Julia

Kevinus in horto est.
Kevin is in the garden.
Quintus

Eum nunc vocabo.
I will call him now.
Julia

I et eum inveni.
Go and find him.

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About The Author

Lynette Sylvia

Hi there, I'm Lynette! Latin language enthusiast and lifelong learner with a penchant for taking up diverse challenges. My pursuits range from deciphering Latin words like 'Arc' and 'Beast', to explaining how to articulate complex phrases like 'Light of Darkness'. A true logophile at heart, I admit my guilty pleasure to be translating contemporary slangs into this ancient language (Yes, I discovered how to say 'Nincompoop'). When I'm not engrossed in linguistic pursuits, you'll most likely find me lost in mythical tales, my love for which extends to my enrapturement of mermaids and goddesses. Vivamus magna justo (Let's live greatly).

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