Month Origins
| Month | Derivation | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| January |
Janus
|
The Roman god of gates and doors |
| February |
februa
|
Latin word signifying the festivals of purification |
| March |
Mars
|
The god of war |
| April |
aperire
|
"to open" |
| May |
Maia
|
The goddess Maia, daughter of Atlas and mother of Mercury |
| June |
Juno
|
Roman goddess of marriage |
| July |
Julius
|
The month in which Julius Caesar was born |
| August |
Augustus
|
Roman Emperor |
| September |
septem
|
Latin for seven. The seventh month of the Roman calendar. |
| October |
octo
|
Latin for eight. The eighth month of the Roman calendar. |
| November |
novem
|
Latin for nine. The ninth month of the Roman calendar. |
| December |
decem
|
Latin for ten. The tenth month of the Roman calendar. |
Note: The primitive Roman year actually began in March.
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