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BoyPronounced Latin /ok.ˈtaː.wi.us/; American English /ɑk.ˈteɪ.vi.əs/; British English /ɒk.ˈteɪ.vi.əs/Latin language family

Octavius

A name meaning "eighth".

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Octavius is a boy name meaning "eighth".

Pronunciation: Latin /ok.ˈtaː.wi.us/; American English /ɑk.ˈteɪ.vi.əs/; British English /ɒk.ˈteɪ.vi.əs/.

GenderBoy
Meaningeighth
PronunciationLatin /ok.ˈtaː.wi.us/; American English /ɑk.ˈteɪ.vi.əs/; British English /ɒk.ˈteɪ.vi.əs/
Language familyLatin

Meaning and history

Roman family name derived from Latin octavus meaning "eighth". This was the original family name of the emperor Augustus (born Gaius Octavius). It was also rarely used as a Roman praenomen, or given name.

Notes and context

Usage: ancient roman

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