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Vertumnus

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Pronounced vur-TUM-nus /vɜrˈtʌm.nəs/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin vertere, 'to turn/change'; the Roman god of the seasons, change, and the harvest, who courted the goddess Pomona; we note the godLow

In 30 seconds: The turner; god of change and seasons: Vertumnus is a Roman god. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'vur-TUM-nus'). We note the god.

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Origin LowRoman, Latin

MeaningFrom the Latin vertere, 'to turn/change'; the Roman god of the seasons, change, and the harvest, who courted the goddess Pomona; we note the god

History & Origin

Vertumnus comes from the Latin vertere, 'to turn/change'; the Roman god of the seasons, change, and the harvest, who courted the goddess Pomona (we note the god). A crisp, classic name (said 'vur-TUM-nus').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-turner at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Vertumnus is 'the turner' in Latin (from vertere, 'to change') — the Roman god of the seasons and change, who courted the goddess Pomona — a crisp, storied name (we note the god; said 'vur-TUM-nus').

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References — Vertumnus — Roman mythology; god

Variations

Vortumnus

Nicknames

Vert

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vertumnus mean?

Vertumnus is Latin for 'the turner' (from vertere); the Roman god of the seasons and change. We note the god.

How do you pronounce Vertumnus?

It's said vur-TUM-nus /vɜrˈtʌm.nəs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Vertumnus a boy or girl name?

Vertumnus is a boy's name.

How popular is Vertumnus?

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