Octavian
Meaning of Octavian
Octavian is a strong and distinguished name of Latin origin. It derives from the Latin name Octavius, which means "eighth". In ancient Rome, it was common to give this name to a child born eighth in a family. Octavian carries with it an air of power and authority, evoking images of Roman emperors and leaders. The English pronunciation is ok-TAY-vee-uhn (/ɒkˈteɪviən/), while the Italian pronunciation is ok-TAH-vyah-n (/oktaˈvjan/). Variations of the name include Octavius. Although not as popular as some other names, Octavian has maintained a steady presence in the United States over the years. While its ranking may vary, it remains a distinctive choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as ok-TAH-vyah-n (/oktaˈvjan/)
English
- Pronunced as ok-TAY-vee-uhn (/ɒkˈteɪviən/)
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Notable People Named Octavian
| Octavian George Popescu is a Romanian professional footballer known for playing as a winger or attacking midfielder for FCSB and the Romania national team. |
| Octavian Goga was a multifaceted Romanian figure known for his roles as a far-right politician, poet, playwright, journalist, and translator. |
| Octavian Țîcu is a Moldovan politician, historian, and former professional boxer who has been serving as a Member of Parliament in Moldova since 2019 and previously held the position of Ministry of Youth and Sport in 2013. |
| Octavian Oliver Lanoire, also known as Octavian, is a French-British rapper, singer, and songwriter from London, who won the BBC's Sound of Award in 2019 and has collaborated with artists like Skepta, A$AP Ferg, and Gorillaz. |
| Octavian Bellu - Octavian Ioan Atanase Bellu is the current head of the Romanian national women's artistic gymnastics team. |
| Octavian Morariu is a former Romanian rugby player and coach who currently serves as the President of Rugby Europe. |
| Octavian Andrei Ionescu is a retired Romanian footballer known for his career as a midfielder. |
| Octavian Ursu is a Romanian professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Liga II club Chindia Târgoviște. |
| Octavian Alexandru Popescu is a retired Romanian professional footballer known for his career as a goalkeeper with CS Mioveni and FC Argeș Pitești. |
