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Terminus

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Pronounced TUR-mih-nus /ˈtɜr.mɪ.nəs/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin terminus, 'a boundary; a boundary-marker/limit'; the Roman god who protected boundary stones and property limits; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: A boundary; a boundary-marker: Terminus is the Roman god of boundaries. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'TUR-mih-nus'). We note the god.
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Origin LowRoman, Latin
MeaningFrom the Latin terminus, 'a boundary; a boundary-marker/limit'; the Roman god who protected boundary stones and property limits; we note the god

History & Origin

Terminus comes from the Latin terminus, 'a boundary; a boundary-marker/limit'; the Roman god who protected boundary stones and property limits (we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'TUR-mih-nus').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (the source of 'terminal'). Rare, a-boundary at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Terminus is 'a boundary; a boundary-marker' in Latin — the Roman god who protected boundary stones and property limits (the source of 'terminal') — a crisp, storied name (we note the god; said 'TUR-mih-nus').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Terminus — Roman mythology; god

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Terminus mean?

Terminus is Latin for 'a boundary; a boundary-marker'; the Roman god who protected boundary stones. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Terminus?

It's said TUR-mih-nus /ˈtɜr.mɪ.nəs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Terminus a boy or girl name?

Terminus is a boy's name.

How popular is Terminus?

Terminus is a very rare name in the U.S.

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