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Publius

Boy NameAncient Roman Origin

Meaning

Roman praenomen, or given name, meaning "public" in Latin. This was among the more common of the Rom

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Publius and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Leadership
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Adventure
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Integrity
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Courage
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Wisdom

Famous People Named Publius

Publius Cornelius Scipio (consul 218 BC)

Publius Cornelius Scipio (died 211 BC) was a general and statesman of the Roman Republic and the father of Scipio Africanus.

CourageLeadershipResilience

Publius Clodius Thrasea Paetus

Publius Clodius Thrasea Paetus (died 66 AD), Roman senator, who lived in the 1st century AD.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

Publius Clodius Pulcher

Publius Clodius Pulcher (93–52 BC) was a populist Roman politician and street agitator during the time of the First Triumvirate.

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Publius Sulpicius Galba Maximus

Publius Sulpicius Galba Maximus (fl.

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Publius Claudius Pulcher (consul 249 BC)

Publius Claudius Pulcher (died 249 BC/246 BC) was a Roman politician.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

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