Cezar
/ˈtʃeː.zar/noun
A title used by Roman emperors, originally a family name of Julius Caesar.
Did you know?The term 'Cezar' is derived from the Latin 'Caesar', which originally meant 'hairy' or 'hairy one'—an ironic title for one who wielded absolute power.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kʲeh₂y-s
“to cut or to sever, related to hair or head.”
Latin
Latin
Caesar
“a surname possibly meaning 'hairy' or 'hairy one', later used as a title for Roman rulers.”
1st Century BC
Latin
Caesar
“adopted as a title for Roman emperors after Julius Caesar's rise to power.”
Middle Ages
Latin
Caesar
“used as a formal title for sovereigns in the Holy Roman Empire.”
16th Century
Spanish
César
“adopted into various European languages as a regal title.”
Modern Era
English
Cezar
“a variant name adopted in various cultures, retaining the imperial connotation.”