Firmin is a French surname and masculine given name, from the

Late Latin Late Latin ( la, Latinitas serior) is the scholarly name for the form of Literary Latin of late antiquity.Roberts (1996), p. 537. English dictionary definitions of Late Latin date this period from the , and continuing into the 7th century in the ...

Firminus, a derivative of ''firmus'' meaning "firm" or "steadfast". The instruction of

St Paul Paul; grc, Παῦλος, translit=Paulos; cop, ⲡⲁⲩⲗⲟⲥ; hbo, פאולוס השליח (previously called Saul of Tarsus;; ar, بولس الطرسوسي; grc, Σαῦλος Ταρσεύς, Saũlos Tarseús; tr, Tarsuslu Pavlus; ...

to "be steadfast in the faith" gave the name great popularity among early Christians.

People with the surname

* Agnès Firmin-Le Bodo (born 1968), French politician *

Anténor Firmin Joseph Auguste Anténor Firmin (18 October 1850 – 19 September 1911), better known as Anténor Firmin, was a Haitian barrister and philosopher, pioneering anthropologist, journalist, and politician. Firmin is best known for his book ''De l'éga ...

(1850–1911), Haitian anthropologist, journalist and politician *

Col Firmin Colin Charles "Col" Firmin (11 April 1940 – 3 March 2013) was a former Australian politician. Firmin served as an Alderman for the City of Darwin from 1976 to 1983 before his preselection by the ruling Country Liberal Party (CLP) for the ...

(1940–2013), Australian politician * Giles Firmin (1614–1697), English minister and physician * Hannah Firmin (born 1956), English illustrator, daughter of Peter Firmin *

Mickaël Firmin Mickaël Firmin (born September 21, 1990 in Rodez) is a French professional football player who most recently played for L'Entente SSG He made his professional debut in the 2007–08 season in Ligue 1 for Toulouse FC Toulouse Football Clu ...

(born 1990), French professional footballer * Peter Firmin (1926–2018), English artist and animator *

Thomas Firmin Thomas Firmin (June 1632 – 1697) was an English businessman and philanthropist, publisher and unitarian member of the Church of England.Joseph Cornish ''The life of Mr. Thomas Firmin, citizen of London'' Devon 1780 Early life Firmin was born to ...

(1632–1697), English businessman and philanthropist * Philip Firmin, title character of the 1861–62 novel '' The Adventures of Philip'' by W. M. Thackeray

People with the given name

Firmin Abauzit Firmin Abauzit (11 November 167920 March 1767) was a French scholar who worked on physics, theology and philosophy, and served as librarian in Geneva (Republic of Geneva) during his final 40 years. Abauzit is also notable for proofreading or co ...

(1679–1767), French scholar * Firmin António, Brazilian businessman * Firmin Ayessa (born 1951), Congolese politician *

Firmin Bouisset Firmin Bouisset (2 September 1859 – 19 March 1925) was a French painter, poster artist and printmaker. Early life He was born on 2 September 1859 in the town of Moissac in the Tarn-et-Garonne département in southwestern France. As an artis ...

(1859–1925), French painter and poster artist *

Firmin V. Desloge Firmin Vincent Desloge II (August 30, 1843 – December 18, 1929) was an American industrialist lead mining pioneer in the disseminated lead fields of the Southeast Missouri Lead District and member of the Desloge family in America. Life In 1 ...

(1843-1929), French-American industrialist and philanthropist in St. Louis *

Firmin Didot Firmin Didot (; 14 April 176424 April 1836) was a French printer, engraver, and type founder. Early life Firmin Didot was born in Paris into a family of printers founded by François Didot, the father of 11 children. Firmin was one of his gran ...

(1764–1836), French printer and engraver * Firmin Dugas (1830–1889), Canadian businessman and politician * Firmin Flamand, Belgian Olympic archer ( fl. 1920) * Firmin Gillot (1820–1872), photography pioneer * Firmin Lebel (died 1573), French composer and choir director *

Firmin Lambot Firmin Lambot (; 14 March 1886 – 19 January 1964) was a Belgian bicycle racer who twice won the Tour de France. Born in the small town of Florennes,The Bicycle, UK, 26 March 1952, p6 Lambot worked as a saddler. He worked 12 hours a day, st ...

(1886–1964), Belgian cyclist * Firmin Marbeau (1798–1875), French philanthropist * Firmin Monestime (1909–1977), Haitian politician and medical doctor * Firmin Sanou (born 1973), Burkina Faso footballer * Firmin Martin Schmidt (1918-2005), American Roman Catholic bishop * Firmin Swinnen (1985-1972), Belgian theatre organist * Pascal-Firmin Ndimira (b. 1956), Prime Minister of Burundi (1996–98)

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