Romulus
Romulus is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “Citizen of Rome, strength of Rome.”
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how do you pronounce Romulus?
ROM-yoo-lus
more about Romulus
In Roman mythology, Romulus was the legendary founder and first king of Rome, said to have been raised by a she-wolf with his twin Remus. It is a bold, ancient choice rarely used as a given name today.
the history of Romulus
Romulus was the legendary founder and first king of Rome, credited with many of the city's earliest legal, political, religious and social institutions, though how far a historical figure lies behind the myth is unclear. With his twin Remus he was said to have been nursed by a she-wolf.
who are famous people named Romulus?
- Romulus Augustus (last Western Roman Emperor)
what are the nicknames and variants of Romulus?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Romulus?
what names go well with Romulus?
Sibling names that share Romulus's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Romulus
What does the name Romulus mean?
Romulus means “Citizen of Rome, strength of Rome”.
What is the origin of the name Romulus?
Romulus comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Romolo.
How popular is the name Romulus?
Romulus has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Romulus a boy or girl name?
Romulus is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Romulus?
Romulus is pronounced ROM-yoo-lus, with 3 syllables.
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