aurelius
|au-re-li-us|
/ɔːˈriːliəs/
golden, of gold
Etymology
'Aurelius' originates from Latin, specifically the family name 'Aurelius', ultimately from the Latin word 'aurum' where 'aur-' meant 'gold'.
'Aurelius' developed as a Roman nomen (family name) in Latin, continued in Medieval Latin and later entered English usage as the proper name 'Aurelius' (often in reference to Marcus Aurelius).
Initially it meant 'belonging to the Aurelius family' or 'of the Aurelius gens', but over time it has come to be used as a personal (given) name and as a historical reference to individuals such as Marcus Aurelius.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a Roman family name (nomen) derived from Latin; used as a male given name and a historical family name.
aurelius is a Roman family name derived from Latin 'aurum' meaning gold.
Noun 2
specifically refers to Marcus Aurelius (121–180 AD), Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher.
aurelius wrote the Meditations, a key Stoic text.
Noun 3
any individual bearing the name 'Aurelius' (as a surname or given name).
Several historical figures are known simply as aurelius in scholarly works.
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