Titus
/ˈtaɪtəs/noun
A masculine given name and a Roman family name.
Did you know?Titus was one of the classic Roman praenomina, and its exact original meaning is uncertain, which is why scholars treat it as an old inherited name rather than a word with a clear translation.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Rome
Latin
Titus
“A Roman praenomen and later a family name”
Classical Latin
Latin
Titus
“A personal name used by Roman men”
Late Latin
Latin
Titus
“A continued Roman name in Christian and imperial usage”
Modern English
English
Titus
“A male given name and historical proper noun”