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Name Origin

Octavius is a Roman masculine given name derived from the Latin word 'octo,' meaning 'eight.' It was traditionally associated with being born eighth in a family or as a tribute to an ancestor who held a position of importance for the eighth time.

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Famous People

Gaius Octavius (63-14)

Roman statesman and general

  • First Roman Emperor (Augustus)
  • Established the Pax Romana
  • Patron of arts and literature