Pontius
Pontius is a masculine given name of Latin origin. In ancient Rome it appeared as a personal name and later occurs in historical and religious texts, most famously borne by Pontius Pilatus, the Latin form of Pontius Pilate.
Pontius Pilatus was the Roman prefect of Judaea under Emperor Tiberius in the early first century CE.
Today, Pontius is rare as a given name but does appear in historical or religious literature and,
The figure of Pontius Pilatus has had lasting cultural and theological significance, shaping discussions of governance,