Otavio
Otavio is a Christian boy name of Latin, via Portuguese origin, meaning “Eighth”.
| Meaning | Eighth |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Latin, via Portuguese |
| Pronunciation | oh-TAH-vyoo |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Brazil, Portugal |
Meaning and origin of Otavio
Otavio, properly written Otávio in Portuguese, comes from the Roman family name Octavius, derived from Latin octavus, 'eighth'. The most famous Octavius was Gaius Octavius, who became the emperor Augustus. The name has been used in Portugal and Brazil for centuries, alongside its Spanish and Italian cousins Octavio and Ottavio. In everyday Brazilian speech the final o sounds like 'oo', so the name is heard as oh-TAH-vyoo.
Is Otavio a Christian name?
Otávio is a classical Roman name rather than a religious one. It is common in Catholic Brazil but has no biblical or notable saintly origin.
How popular is Otavio?
A steady, well-known name in Brazil.
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Spellings and variants of Otavio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Otavio mean?
Otavio means 'Eighth'. It is of Latin, via Portuguese origin.
Is Otavio a Christian name?
Otávio is a classical Roman name rather than a religious one. It is common in Catholic Brazil but has no biblical or notable saintly origin.
How do you pronounce Otavio?
Otavio is pronounced oh-TAH-vyoo.
Is Otavio a boy or girl name?
Otavio is usually a boy name.