Name Meaning & Origin
"Diligence—carefulness and persistent effort or work—is listed as one of the seven capital virtues"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Diligence—carefulness and persistent effort or work—is listed as one of the seven capital virtues. It can be indicative of a work ethic, the belief that work is good in itself."There is a perennial nobleness, and even sacredness, in work. Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in idleness alone there is perpetual despair." —Thomas Carlyle
Diligence—carefulness and persistent effort or work—is listed as one of the seven capital virtues. It can be indicative of a work ethic, the belief that work is good in itself."There is a perennial nobleness, and even sacredness, in work. Were he never so benighted, forgetful of his high calling, there is always hope in a man that actually and earnestly works: in idleness alone there is perpetual despair." —Thomas Carlyle
Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.
Root element "Diligent" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Diligence—carefulness and persistent effort or work—is listed as one of the seven capital virtues".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
A name used globally.
The Life Path number for Diligent is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 3.
Diligent is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 50% male and 50% female.
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