Tiberius
Tiberius is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “of the Tiber river.” Tiberius means 'of the Tiber,' Rome's sacred river.
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how do you pronounce Tiberius?
ty-BEER-ee-us
where does the name Tiberius come from?
From Tiberis, the river Tiber: of the Tiber. Some take it to be Etruscan, but borrowed forms such as the Faliscan Thefarie and the Latin Teperi point against that.
Emperor Tiberius was Rome's second emperor, ruling during the life of Jesus Christ. Star Trek's James Tiberius Kirk brought the name into science fiction lore. It has an imposing, imperial grandeur that commands attention — a bold choice with millennia of history behind it.
the history of Tiberius
Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus was the second Roman emperor, reigning from AD 14 until his death. Born in Rome in 42 BC, he became Augustus's stepson when his mother Livia remarried in 38 BC, and was named heir after the deaths of Augustus's grandsons Gaius and Lucius Caesar, having already proved himself a skilled general.
who are famous people named Tiberius?
- Tiberius (second Emperor of Rome)
- James Tiberius Kirk (captain of the USS Enterprise in Star Trek)
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quick answers about Tiberius
What does the name Tiberius mean?
Tiberius means “of the Tiber river”.
What is the origin of the name Tiberius?
Tiberius comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Tiberius?
Tiberius has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Tiberius a boy or girl name?
Tiberius is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Tiberius?
Tiberius is pronounced ty-BEER-ee-us, with 4 syllables.
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