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Tiberius

teye-BEER-ree-uhs

Tiberius (name) means a masculine given name of Latin origin, borne by the second emperor of Rome, derived from the Tiber river. Example: “Tiberius ruled the Roman Empire after Augustus.”

name

A masculine given name of Latin origin, borne by the second emperor of Rome, derived from the Tiber river.

"Tiberius ruled the Roman Empire after Augustus."

Word forms

Tiberiuses plural

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Etymology

From Latin Tiberius, literally 'Of the Tiber', from Tiberis, the river Tiber. Also note Faliscan equivalent *Tiferios. The name is mistaken by some to be of Etruscan origin but note the borrowed variants, Thefarie (from Faliscan) and Teperi (from Latin).

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Tiberius

radius genius Julius Darius Marius Sirius Lucius Mobius Celsius Cassius Flavius Aquarius

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Tiberius” mean?

The word “Tiberius” means a masculine given name of Latin origin, borne by the second emperor of Rome, derived from the Tiber river.

How do you pronounce “Tiberius”?

“Tiberius” is pronounced teye-BEER-ree-uhs (/taɪˈbɪə̯.ɹi.əs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Tiberius” in a sentence?

Here is “Tiberius” used in a sentence: “Tiberius ruled the Roman Empire after Augustus.”

What part of speech is “Tiberius”?

“Tiberius” is a name.