Quirin

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German form of QUIRINUS.

QUIRINUS   male   Roman Mythology, Late Roman
Possibly derived from the Sabine word quiris meaning "spear". Quirinus was a Sabine and Roman god who was later identified with Mars. The name was also borne by several early saints.
EQUIVALENTS
DUTCH: Quirijn
FRENCH: Corin
ITALIAN: Quirino
LATE ROMAN: Quirinus
PORTUGUESE: Quirino
ROMAN MYTHOLOGY: Quirinus
SPANISH: Quirino
FEMININE FORMS
LATE ROMAN: Quirina