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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Of the garden; a Roman family name from hortus, 'garden'
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- hor-TEN-see-us
Hortensius is a Latin name that means "of the garden," taken from the Roman family name built on hortus, the Latin word for garden. It's pronounced hor-TEN-see-us. If you want a name with a clear, down-to-earth meaning rooted in an old Roman family name, this one fits.
Meaning & Origin of Hortensius
Meaning: Of the garden; a Roman family name from hortus, 'garden'.
Origin: Latin.
How to Pronounce Hortensius
hor-TEN-see-usIPA /hɔːrˈtɛnsiəs/
Popularity of Hortensius
Hortensius 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 Hortensius mean?
Of the garden; a Roman family name from hortus, ‘garden’.
How do you pronounce Hortensius?
Hortensius is pronounced hor-TEN-see-us (IPA: /hɔːrˈtɛnsiəs/).
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