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what does the word octavian mean

by Trisha Hyatt Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

The name Octavian is boy's name of Latin origin meaning "eighth". With the rise of ancient Roman names
Roman names
Nomen. The nomen gentilicium, or "gentile name", designated a Roman citizen as a member of a gens. A gens, which may be translated as "race", "family", or "clan", constituted an extended Roman family, all of whom shared the same nomen, and claimed descent from a common ancestor.
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, Octavian suddenly seem plausible again. A variation of Octavius and relative of the more modern Octavio, it's an equally attractive member of the trio.

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What is the meaning of Octavian?

eighthMeaning:eighth. Octavian as a boy's name is related to the Latin name Octavio. The meaning of Octavian is "eighth".

What does Octavian mean in Rome?

a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs.

Is Octavian a rare name?

Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Octavian” was recorded 1,068 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that's more than enough Octavians to occupy the country of Vatican City with an estimated population of 799.

What is the meaning triumvirate?

Definition of triumvirate 1 : a body of triumvirs. 2 : the office or government of triumvirs. 3 : a group or association of three.

How popular is the name Octavian?

Popularity of the name Octavian The name Octavian is ranked #7202 overall.

Who was emperor when Jesus died?

emperor TiberiusPontius Pilate, Latin in full Marcus Pontius Pilatus, (died after 36 ce), Roman prefect (governor) of Judaea (26–36 ce) under the emperor Tiberius who presided at the trial of Jesus and gave the order for his crucifixion.

How do you pronounce Octavian?

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What was Octavian problem?

Octavian strongly disliked the son of Poseidon, and the feeling is mutual. He didn't trust Percy because he is a child of the Greek gods, as opposed to the Romans, thinking that the Greeks are working with the forces of Gaea. He is also upset when Percy is elected praetor over himself.

Is Octavian a French name?

Octavian is French Boy name and meaning of this name is "Born Eighth".

What are 3 leaders called?

A triumvirate (Latin: triumvirātus) or a triarchy is a political institution ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals known as triumvirs (Latin: triumviri). The arrangement can be formal or informal.

How did Rome destroy itself?

1. Invasions by Barbarian tribes. The most straightforward theory for Western Rome's collapse pins the fall on a string of military losses sustained against outside forces. Rome had tangled with Germanic tribes for centuries, but by the 300s “barbarian” groups like the Goths had encroached beyond the Empire's borders.

What is group of 3 rulers called?

triumvirate, Latin tresviri or triumviri, in ancient Rome, a board of three officials.

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Octavian Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 2,724 in baby name popularity for boys with 45 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

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What does Octavian mean?

Octavian as a name for boys is a Latin name, and the meaning of Octavian is "eighth". Octavian is an alternate spelling of Octavio (Latin): from Octavius.

How popular is Octavian?

Octavian is an unusual first name for men. Octavian is also an unusual last name for both adults and children. (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Which version is better?

Octavio (#1375 LAST YEAR), Octave, Octavious and Octavius are the popular varying forms of Octavian (NOT RANKED) listed in the Top 2000. Other variants, like Octavus, are seldom used.

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Beavan, Bivian, Cavan, Dacian, Daivian, Damian▲, Darian, Davian, Davyan, Delavan, Donavan, Estevan ▼, Evian, Fabian▲, Favian, Flavian, Gavan, Gracian, Istvan, Jacian, Javan, Jeavan, Kavan, Lavan, Mathian, Obadiah, Obadias, Orvin, Ossian, Ostin, Osvin, Othman, Ovadiah (see Obadiah ), Owain, Salvian, Scanlan, Staffan, Stevan, Stian, Trevian, Vivian▼ and Vyvian.

Octavian

The name generally used for Augustus, the first Roman emperor, in reference to events before 27 BC.

proper noun

The name generally used for Augustus, the first Roman emperor, in reference to events before 27 BC.

Considering Octavian as a Baby Name?

The first thing you should know if you are considering Octavian for your baby's name is that in most countries all over the world the name Octavian is a boy name.

Octavian Name Meaning

The meaning of Octavian has more than one different etymologies. It has same or different meanings in other countries and languages. The different meanings of the name Octavian are:

Name Octavian Categories

The name Octavian is in the following categories: Latin Names, Roman Names. (If you would like to suggest one or more categories for the name, click here ).

Popularity of the Name Octavian

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