[ syll. pon-tus, po-nt-us ] The boy name Pontus is pronounced as PaaNTahS †. Pontus is used mostly in the Greek and Scandinavian languages. It is of Old Greek origin. Biblical name derived from the word 'pontos' which means sea. An old form of Pontus is Pontius (Latin). The name was borne in Greek mythology by the pre-Olympian god of the sea, son of Gaia; he was known as Pontus or Pontos. It was also borne in the Bible by the 1st century Roman governor Pontius Pilate, who presided over the trial of Jesus and ordered his crucifixion; Pontius was his family name. The Greek name Pontos is a variant form of the name.
Originally Posted by Rantzien
I don't mind giving out my last name, but I'd rather not do it in public as it's pretty unique and I don't really want Google to associate me with EoFF. It could totally kill any employment chances I might have! ;} PM me if you want to know it, I guess![ syll. pon-tus, po-nt-us ] The boy name Pontus is pronounced as PaaNTahS †. Pontus is used mostly in the Greek and Scandinavian languages. It is of Old Greek origin. Biblical name derived from the word 'pontos' which means sea. An old form of Pontus is Pontius (Latin). The name was borne in Greek mythology by the pre-Olympian god of the sea, son of Gaia; he was known as Pontus or Pontos. It was also borne in the Bible by the 1st century Roman governor Pontius Pilate, who presided over the trial of Jesus and ordered his crucifixion; Pontius was his family name. The Greek name Pontos is a variant form of the name.
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