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Quentin
KWEHN-tihn
Quentin (name) means a male given name (occasionally female) of Latin origin, meaning "fifth"; also a surname. Example: “Quentin Tarantino is an acclaimed American filmmaker.”
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A male given name (occasionally female) of Latin origin, meaning "fifth"; also a surname.
"The question is inescapable following the killing in Lyon of nationalist student Quentin Deranque by suspected far-left militants."
— Hugh Schofield, Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom (2026)
"Quentin Tarantino is an acclaimed American filmmaker."
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Etymology
From Latin Quīntīnus, a derivative of the Roman praenomen Quīntus, from quīntus ("fifth").
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What does “Quentin” mean?
The word “Quentin” means a male given name (occasionally female) of Latin origin, meaning "fifth"; also a surname.
How do you pronounce “Quentin”?
“Quentin” is pronounced KWEHN-tihn (/ˈkwɛntɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Quentin” in a sentence?
Here is “Quentin” used in a sentence: “Quentin Tarantino is an acclaimed American filmmaker.”
What part of speech is “Quentin”?
“Quentin” is a name.
Where does the word “Quentin” come from?
The word “Quentin” comes from Latin. From Latin Quīntīnus, a derivative of the Roman praenomen Quīntus, from quīntus ("fifth").
Is “Quentin” a common word?
“Quentin” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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