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Sons, by comparison, were distinguished by a praenomen, the first or personal name of a Roman male's typical three names (tria nomina). The eldest son was most often given the same praenomen as his father, with others given the name of a grandfather or uncle. [ 2 ]
The distinguishing characteristic of a gens was the nomen gentilicium, or gentile name. Every member of a gens, whether by birth or adoption , bore this name. All nomina were based on other nouns, such as personal names , occupations, physical characteristics or behaviors, or locations.
Valeria, the name of the women of the Valeria gens. Valeria, first priestess of Fortuna Muliebris in 488 BC [1]; Aemilia Tertia (с. 230 – 163 or 162 BC), wife of Scipio Africanus and mother of Cornelia (see below), noted for the unusual freedom given her by her husband, her enjoyment of luxuries, and her influence as role model for elite Roman women after the Second Punic War.
By contrast, in imperial times the cognomen became the principal distinguishing element of the Roman name, and although praenomina never completely vanished, the essential elements of the Roman name from the second century onward were the nomen and cognomen. [2] Naming conventions for women also varied from the classical concept of the tria ...
Roman Empire; Roman naming conventions; Naming conventions for women in ancient Rome; Roman Republic; List of Roman imperial victory titles; List of Roman nomina; List of Roman praenomina; Roman tribe
Pages in category "Romanian feminine given names" The following 145 pages are in this category, out of 145 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Name derived from the Ancient Greek term napos (νάπος) "timbered valley" Name derived from the Indo-European *snā-p-(Pokorny 971–2) "to flow, to swim, damp". [61] Independent of these hypotheses, scholars agree that the name of the settlement predates the Roman conquest (AD 106). [61] Cluj-Napoca, Romania [62] Tabula Peutingeriana [51] [62]
The educated and well-traveled Vibia Sabina (c. 136 AD) was a grand-niece of the emperor Trajan and became the wife of his successor Hadrian. [1]Freeborn women in ancient Rome were citizens (cives), [2] but could not vote or hold political office. [3]