Faust Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

Faust Name Details

Faust is a German name derived from the Late Latin name Faustus, meaning 'lucky' or 'auspicious'. It gained popularity due to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's famous play 'Faust', which tells the story of a man who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and worldly pleasures.

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