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Titus

TEYE-tuhs

Titus (name) means a New Testament epistle addressed to Titus, and the early Christian it was written to. Example: “The pastor preached from the Epistle to Titus.”

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A New Testament epistle addressed to Titus, and the early Christian it was written to.

"The pastor preached from the Epistle to Titus."

A Roman emperor who ruled between his father Vespasian and his brother Domitian.

"Titus is remembered for completing the Colosseum."

A male given name of Latin origin.

"They named their son Titus after his grandfather."

How to use Titus

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA classical Roman name, also the name of a short New Testament letter and of a Roman emperor.

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Etymology

From the Latin praenomen Titus, thought to mean "honorable" or "strong."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Titus

coitus emeritus mellitus spiritus

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Titus” mean?

The word “Titus” means a New Testament epistle addressed to Titus, and the early Christian it was written to. In plain terms, a classical Roman name, also the name of a short New Testament letter and of a Roman emperor.

How do you pronounce “Titus”?

“Titus” is pronounced TEYE-tuhs (/ˈtaɪtəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Titus” in a sentence?

Here is “Titus” used in a sentence: “The pastor preached from the Epistle to Titus.”

What part of speech is “Titus”?

“Titus” is a name.

Where does the word “Titus” come from?

The word “Titus” comes from Latin. From the Latin praenomen Titus, thought to mean "honorable" or "strong.".

Is “Titus” a common word?

“Titus” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Titus” have?

“Titus” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a New Testament epistle addressed to Titus, and the early Christian it was written to.