What does the name Romulus mean?

Romulus means "Citizen of Rome, strength of Rome." It is of Latin origin.

Is Romulus a boy or girl name?

Romulus is primarily a boys' name.

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Q: What is the origin of the name Romulus?

Romulus is of Latin origin. 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.

Romulus is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “Citizen of Rome, strength of Rome.”

pronunciation

ROM-yoo-lus

meaning & origin

The name Romulus means “Citizen of Rome, strength of Rome.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.

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.

famous people named Romulus

Romulus Augustus (last Western Roman Emperor)

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