Firmin is a French surname and masculine given name, from the Late Latin 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 (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 corre ...

(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 arti ...

(1859–1925), French painter and poster artist * Firmin V. Desloge (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 gr ...

(1764–1836), French printer and engraver * Firmin Dugas (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 ...

, 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, sta ...

(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 ...

(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 Me ...

(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 ...

(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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