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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Literally 'tenth,' originally given to a tenth-born son in ancient Rome
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- DESS-ih-məs
Decimus is a Latin name that literally means 'tenth,' and in ancient Rome it was originally given to a tenth-born son. It's sometimes called a 'warrior' name because of famous Roman generals who carried it, but that's not what the word means: any warrior association comes from those particular bearers, not from the name itself. It's pronounced DESS-ih-məs.
Meaning & Origin of Decimus
Meaning: Literally 'tenth,' originally given to a tenth-born son in ancient Rome.
Origin: Latin.
A common claim: Sometimes framed as a 'warrior' name because of famous Roman generals who bore it Actually: The name itself just means 'tenth' (a birth-order name); any warrior association comes from specific notable bearers, not the word's meaning.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Decimus
DESS-ih-məsIPA /ˈdɛsɪməs/
Popularity of Decimus
Decimus does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Decimus mean?
Literally ‘tenth,’ originally given to a tenth-born son in ancient Rome. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Decimus?
Decimus is pronounced DESS-ih-məs (IPA: /ˈdɛsɪməs/).
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