Tiburtius

Tiburtius is a historical Roman first name (Cognomen) that carries the meaning 'the inhabitant of Tivoli (Tibur)'. The origin of the place name is Illyrian, but its exact meaning remains unclear.

What does the name Tiburtius mean?

The name Tiburtius is an ancient Roman first name (Cognomen) and means 'the inhabitant of Tivoli (Tibur)'. The place name has Illyrian roots, but its exact meaning is not known. Tivoli, formerly known as Tibur, is a popular holiday destination near Rome. The name derives from the Latin word Tībur, which stands for 'a city in Latium, located on the Anio', and refers to present-day Tivoli near Rome. Other forms of the name include Tibor, Tiburcio, and Tyburcjusz. Saint Tiburtius of Rome, a martyr from the 3rd century, was executed for his Christian faith.

Where does the name Tiburtius come from?

The name Tiburtius has Latin and Roman roots and means 'the inhabitant of Tivoli'. It is composed of the Latin term Tībur, which designates a city in Latium on the Anio and refers to modern Tivoli near Rome. The name has also been influenced by Slavic languages.

How do you pronounce Tiburtius?

Tiburtius is pronounced like 'Tee-bur-tius'.

When is the name day of Tiburtius?

The name day for Tiburtius falls on April 14 (Tiburtius Day, the day on which Saint Tiburtius of Rome was buried) as well as on August 11.

Popularity

In Germany, Tiburtius is a rather rare first name. It has not yet appeared in the German first name charts. The best placement of the name Tiburtius was in 2022, achieving 2,262nd place in the Swedish first name charts. Over the past ten years, the name has been given as a first name in Sweden less than 10 times, securing it 2,955th place in the ten-year statistics. From 1998 to 2024, Tiburtius also holds the 2,955th place in Sweden.