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 t ...

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 Agnès Firmin-Le Bodo (born 20 November 1968) is a French pharmacist and politician of the Horizons party who has been serving as Minister for Territorial Organization and Health Professions in the government of Prime Minister Élisabeth Bo ...

(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'ég ...

(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 Giles Firmin (1614–1697) was an English Congregational minister and physician, deacon in the first church in Massachusetts of John Cotton, and ejected minister in 1662. Life The son of Giles Firmin, he was born at Ipswich. As a schoolboy he w ...

(1614–1697), English minister and physician *

Hannah Firmin Hannah May Firmin, (born 24 March 1956) is an illustrator and printmaker. She is notable for illustrating the book covers of Alexander McCall Smith's ''The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency'' series for which she was awarded "Book Cover of the Year" ...

(born 1956), English illustrator, daughter of Peter Firmin * Mickaël Firmin (born 1990), French professional footballer *

Peter Firmin Peter may refer to: People * List of people named Peter, a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Peter (given name) ** Saint Peter (died 60s), apostle of Jesus, leader of the early Christian Church * Peter (surname), a sur ...

(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 ''The Adventures of Philip on his Way Through the World: Shewing Who Robbed Him, Who Helped Him, and Who Passed Him By'' (1861– 62) is a novel by William Makepeace Thackeray. It was the last novel Thackeray completed, and harks back to several ...

'' 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 cor ...

(1679–1767), French scholar *

Firmin António Firmin António is the president and founder of Accor group in Brasil. After graduating with degrees in Economics and Management from the Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers in Paris, Firmin António started working for Accor in 1968. In 19 ...

, Brazilian businessman *

Firmin Ayessa Firmin Ayessa (born 2 November 1951Gankama N'Siah ''Les Dépêches de Brazzaville'', number 749, 9 June 2009, page 2 .) is a Congolese politician who has served in the government of Congo-Brazzaville as Deputy Prime Minister for Civil Service, St ...

(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 France, département in southwes ...

(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 ...

(1843-1929), French-American industrialist and philanthropist in

St. Louis St. Louis () is the second-largest city in Missouri, United States. It sits near the confluence of the Mississippi and the Missouri Rivers. In 2020, the city proper had a population of 301,578, while the bi-state metropolitan area, which e ...

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 gra ...

(1764–1836), French printer and engraver *

Firmin Dugas Firmin Dugas (March 8, 1830 – March 16, 1889) was a Quebec businessman and political figure. He was a Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada representing Montcalm from 1871 to 1887 and in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec ...

(1830–1889), Canadian businessman and politician *

Firmin Flamand Firmin Flamand was a Belgian archer and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp Antwerp (; nl, Antwerpen ; french: Anvers ; es, Amberes) is the largest city in Belgium by area at and the capital of An ...

, Belgian Olympic archer ( fl. 1920) *

Firmin Gillot Firmin Gillot, father of Charles Gillot (1820–1872), invented in 1852 the paniconograph for which he took a patent (photoengraving in relief according to the letterpress on several early plate). Later, he invented a new process, again in relie ...

(1820–1872), photography pioneer *

Firmin Lebel Firmin Lebel (early 16th century – 27–31 December 1573) was a French composer and choir director of the Renaissance, active in Rome. While relatively little of his music survives, he was notable as one of the likely teachers of Palestrina. He ...

(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, star ...

(1886–1964), Belgian cyclist *

Firmin Marbeau Jean Firmin Marbeau (1798 – October 10, 1875) was a French philanthropist who pioneered the ''crèche'' movement, a forerunner of modern day care. Marbeau was born in Brive-la-Gaillarde, and was by profession a lawyer in Paris. He is best know ...

(1798–1875), French philanthropist *

Firmin Monestime Saint-Firmin (S. F.) Monestime (December 16, 1909 – October 27, 1977) was a Haitian-Canadian politician and medical doctor, who was the first Black Canadian elected mayor of a Canadian municipality.

(1909–1977), Haitian politician and medical doctor *

Firmin Sanou Firmin Sanou (born 21 April 1973) is a Burkinabé former professional footballer who played as a defender. He was part of the Burkinabé 1998 African Nations Cup team, who finished fourth after losing to Congo DR on penalties in the bronze fi ...

(born 1973), Burkina Faso footballer *

Firmin Martin Schmidt Firmin Martin Schmidt (October 12, 1918 - August 4, 2005) was a Roman Catholic bishop. Born in Catharine, Kansas, United States, Schmidt was ordained a priest for the Capuchin order on June 2, 1946. On April 3, 1959, he was appointed prefect of Men ...

(1918-2005), American Roman Catholic bishop *

Firmin Swinnen Firmin Swinnen (1885–1972) was a Belgian theater organist and concert artist who was noted for his organ improvisations during silent films in New York City. Career Born in Belgium, Swinnen became an organist at the Antwerp cathedral, until Wo ...

(1985-1972), Belgian theatre organist *

Pascal-Firmin Ndimira Pascal-Firmin Ndimira (born 9 April 1956) was Prime Minister of Burundi from 31 July 1996 until 12 June 1998, when the post was abolished. Ndimira, an ethnic Hutu from Ngozi province, is a member of the Union for National Progress (UPRONA) party ...

(b. 1956), Prime Minister of Burundi (1996–98)

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