Lentulus

Roman cognomen which was derived from the Latin adjective lentulus meaning "rather slow". In turn, the word is derived from the Latin adjective lentus meaning "slow, sluggish" as well as "sticky, tenacious" and "flexible, pliant" combined with the Latin diminutive suffix -ulus.

Notable bearers of this name include the Roman consuls Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Lupus (2nd century BC) and Publius Cornelius Lentulus Spinther (1st century BC).