Festus
[ˈfɛstəs]Meaning
Roman cognomen, possibly from Latin for "festival, holiday"
Background Story
Festus is a Roman cognomen, possibly meaning "festival, holiday" in Latin. It was the name of a Roman official in the New Testament, and it is at present most commonly used in English-speaking Africa.
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