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“Merciful, gentle”

Clement — English form of the Late Latin name Clemens (or sometimes of its derivative Clementius) which meant "merciful, gentle". This was the name of 14 popes, including Saint Clement I, the third pope, one of the Apostolic Fathers. Another saint by this name was Clement of Alexandria, a 3rd-century theologian and church father who attempted to reconcile Christian and Platonic philosophies.

Saintly namesake: Clement I was the fourth Pope and an early leader of the Christian Church, remembered for his writings and martyrdom. He is the most famous of several saints named Clement. (November 23 · 1st century)

FrenchEnglish2 syllables · /ˈklɛm.ənt/

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