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The Name Vespasian - Origin and Meaning of Vespasian
  



The Name Vespasian - Origin and Meaning of Vespasian


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Vespasian

Latin

Usage of the Name Vespasian

Historical

Meaning of the Name Vespasian

The name Vespasian comes from the Roman family name Vespasianus, which is derived from the Latin word "vespa" meaning "wasp".

Famous Bearers

A bearer of the name is Titus Flavius Vespasianus, known in English as Vespasian (9 - 79), a Roman emperor reigning from 69 to 79.
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