Tiberiade
/ti.be.riˈa.de/noun
A historical or Italian-language name for Tiberias, an ancient city on the Sea of Galilee.
Did you know?Herod Antipas founded Tiberias around 18 CE and named it for Emperor Tiberius, turning a place-name into a public display of Roman allegiance.
Etymological Timeline
1st century BCE
Latin
Tiberius
“Roman personal name, associated with the Tiber River and borne by the later emperor.”
14–37 CE
Latin
Tiberius
“The name of the Roman emperor Tiberius.”
c. 18 CE
Koine Greek
Τιβεριάς (Tiberiás)
“The city founded by Herod Antipas and named in honor of Tiberius.”
Antiquity
Latin
Tiberias
“Latin form of the city’s name.”
Modern Italian
Italian
Tiberiade
“Italian form referring to Tiberias.”