Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. /ˈter.ti.us/(Latin) /ˈtɜɹ.ʃəs/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

This was both a Roman praenomen and a cognomen meaning "third" in Latin. It is mentioned in Paul's epistle to the Romans in the New Testament as the name of the person who wrote the letter (while Paul dictated it).

Related Names

Feminine FormTertia(Ancient Roman)
Other Languages & CulturesTerzo(Italian) Tércio(Portuguese)

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Entry updated June 9, 2023