76%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage History Pronounced Pron. /ˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/(English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the Roman name Gratianus, which was derived from Latin gratus meaning "grateful". Saint Gratian was the first bishop of Tours (4th century). This was also the name of a Roman emperor. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details RootgratiaOther Languages & CulturesGratianus(Ancient Roman) Gratien(French) Graziano(Italian) Gracjan(Polish) Graciano(Portuguese) Graciano(Spanish) User SubmissionGrațian People think this name isRate·Details classic mature formal upper class natural wholesome strong refined strange complex serious Categories Elder Scrolls characters, emperors, saints, virtues