Sabinian
/səˈbɪn.i.ən/noun
Relating to the ancient Sabines of central Italy or to a person named Sabinian.
Did you know?Pope Sabinian, who reigned from 604 to 606, was traditionally associated with introducing or formalizing the ringing of church bells during worship.
Etymological Timeline
Early Latin
Latin
Sabīnus
“A Sabine person; relating to the Sabines, an ancient Italic people of central Italy.”
Classical Latin
Latin
Sabīnī
“The Sabines, a neighboring people whom Roman tradition portrayed as early allies and relatives of Rome.”
Late Antiquity
Latin
Sabīniānus
“Of or relating to Sabinian; a personal name formed from Sabīnius or Sabīnus.”
6th Century
Late Latin
Sabinianus
“The name of Sabinian, a Roman cleric who became pope.”
Middle English to Modern English
English
Sabinian
“Relating to the Sabines or to the historical Pope Sabinian.”