Only a few names of the month were derived from Roman deities. Most simply came from the numbers of the months, or, as in two cases, in honor of Roman emperors.
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January -31 days
Named after the Roman god of beginnings and endings Janus (the month Januarius) |
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February – 28/29 days
The name comes either from the old-Italian god Februus or else from februa, signifying the festivals of purification celebrated in Rome during this month. |
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March – 31 days
This is the first month of the Roman year. It is named after the Roman god of war, Mars. |
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April – 30 days
Called Aprilis, from aperire, “to open”. Possible because it is the month in which the buds begin to open. |
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May – 31 days
The fifth month of the Roman calendar. The name probably comes from Maiesta, the Roman goddess of honor and reverence. |
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June – 30 days
The sixth month was named in honor of Juno. However, the name might also come from iuniores (young men; juniors) as opposed to maiores (grown men; majors) for May, the two months being dedicated to young and old men. |
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July – 31 days
It was the month in which Julius Ceasar was born, and named Julius in his honor in 44 BC, the year of his assasination. Also called Quintilis (fifth month). |
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August – 31 days
Originally this month was called Sextilis (from sextus, “six”), but the name was later changed in honor of the first of the Roman emperors, Augustus (because several fortunate events of his life occured during this month). |
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September – 30 days
The name comes from septem, “seven” |
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October – 31 days
The name comes from octo, “eight” |
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November – 30 days
The name comes from novem, “nine”. |
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December – 31 days
The name comes from decem, “ten”. |
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How to know days in a month-
very simple, see the picture and
find the number of days
with your hands
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