Origin, Meaning, And History Of Octavian
Octavian is a boy’s name of Latin origin that means ‘eight’’ or ‘born in the eighth month’ or ‘born eighth.’ In Latin ‘octavus’ means eighth. This name derives from the gens Octavia, an influential plebeian family in ancient Rome. Due to its meaning, the name Octavian is typically given to the eighth child in a family. The name Octavian originates from the time when the Roman Empire’s Caesar Augustus went by the name Octavian before changing his name to symbolize his successful leadership.
The meaning of Octavian in Judaism is ‘one who is always on the straight path’ or ‘one who is well-guided.’
The traditional name Octavius and the modern Octavio are also fresh variants of the name Octavian. The most common variant of this name is Oktavian. The phonetic spelling of the name is o-cta-vian or oc-tavian. Some adorable nicknames are Oct, Tavy, Otto, Octave and Tavie.
The most prominent individuals with the last name Octavian include Octav Smigelsch, an Austro-Hungarian painter and printmaker known for his remarkable work in Transylvania; Octavian Codru Taslauanu, a politician, journalist, and magazine publisher from Romania who was born in Austria-Hungary; and Octavian Goga, a prominent member of the Romanian National Party (PNR), the movement’s principal organization in Austria-Hungary, as well as a politician, poet, writer, and journalist from Romania.
In popular culture, Octavian is a famous name that has been used to name various characters, such as Octavian as Tavvy from Cassandra Clare’sThe Dark Artificesseries, Octavian from Richard Strauss’ operaDer Rosenkavalier, and characters in Shakespeare’sAntony and Cleopatra, Nintendo’s Animal Crossing series, and theHeroes of Olympusseries.
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Famous People With The Name Octavian
- Octavian ZidaruFencing expert and coach from Romania who worked for CSA Steaua București and CSS Triumf.
- Octavian ChihaiaFormer Romanian striker who competed for Dinamo București in the UEFA Cup în 2005–06
- Octavian PalerA writer, journalist, politician, and civil society activist from Romania
Octavian On The Popularity Chart
The 1980s saw Octavian’s popularity decline, while the 2000s observed a rise. See the graph below to learn more about the evolution of this name.
Popularity Over Time
202年1, a staggering 66 babies per million were given the name Octavian, reaching its peak in popularity. Take a look at the graph that is provided below.
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When Octavian was ranked 15,940 in 1980, its ranking was at its greatest. See the graph below to see how the name’s ranking has changed over time.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Octavian
Loved how adorable Octavian sounds and are still looking for more options? For more ideas, take a look at the names in the list below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Octavian ?
The name octavian means and guided. in a person who is always on the right path or the one who is well
2. What is the origin of the name Octavian?
Octavian originates from the Latin word .
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