noun
cognomen
Cognomen (noun) means a personal epithet or clan name added to the given name and family name of Ancient Romans.
noun
1
A personal epithet or clan name added to the given name and family name of Ancient Romans.
2
Synonym of nickname, any epithet used similar to the Roman cognomina.
3
Synonym of surname, a family name.
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Etymology
From Latin cognōmen, from con- (“with”) + nōmen (“name; family name”).
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What is the meaning of cognomen?
"cognomen" (noun) means a personal epithet or clan name added to the given name and family name of Ancient Romans.
What are the different meanings of cognomen?
"cognomen" has 3 main meanings: 1. A personal epithet or clan name added to the given name and family name of Ancient Romans; 2. Synonym of nickname, any epithet used similar to the Roman cognomina; 3. Synonym of surname, a family name.