Flavius
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Flavius
Flavius derives from the Latin word "flavus," meaning "golden" or "yellow," referring to blonde or fair-haired individuals.
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Etymology
Flavius derives from the Latin word "flavus," meaning "golden" or "yellow," referring to blonde or fair-haired individuals. The name was particularly common among Roman aristocrats and early Christians, with notable bearers including the Roman emperor Flavius Vespasian and numerous early Christian saints and church fathers.
Flavius currently ranks #7,330 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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