Galatian
/ɡəˈleɪ.ʃən/noun
A native or inhabitant of Galatia, an ancient region of central Asia Minor.
Did you know?Galatian comes from the same root as Gaul, so this name preserves the memory of Celtic groups who were far from their western homeland.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Γαλάτης (Galátēs)
“A Gaul; later, a Galatian”
Latin
Latin
Galata / Galatia
“A Gaul; the region of Galatia in Asia Minor”
Late Latin / Ecclesiastical Latin
Latin
Galatianus
“Of Galatia; a Galatian”
Middle English
English
Galatien / Galatian
“Pertaining to Galatia or its people”
Modern English
English
Galatian
“A person from Galatia or relating to Galatia”