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Octavian

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Octavian (name) means a masculine given name of Latin origin, historically borne by Augustus Caesar before he took the name Augustus. Example: “Octavian later became the first Roman emperor, Augustus.”

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A masculine given name of Latin origin, historically borne by Augustus Caesar before he took the name Augustus.

"Octavian later became the first Roman emperor, Augustus."

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Etymology

From Latin Octavianus, a derivative of Octāvius.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Octavian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Octavian” mean?

The word “Octavian” means a masculine given name of Latin origin, historically borne by Augustus Caesar before he took the name Augustus.

How do you pronounce “Octavian”?

“Octavian” is pronounced ok-TAY-vee-uhn (/ɒkˈteɪvi.ən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Octavian” in a sentence?

Here is “Octavian” used in a sentence: “Octavian later became the first Roman emperor, Augustus.”

What part of speech is “Octavian”?

“Octavian” is a name.

Where does the word “Octavian” come from?

The word “Octavian” comes from Latin. From Latin Octavianus, a derivative of Octāvius.