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Sextus

Boy NameAncient Roman Origin

Meaning

Roman praenomen, or given name, which meant "sixth" in Latin. It was traditionally given to the sixt

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Name Personality

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

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Leadership
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Adventure
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Intelligence
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Creativity
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Charisma

Famous People Named Sextus

Sextus Afranius Burrus

Sextus Afranius Burrus (born AD 1 in Vasio, Gallia Narbonensis; = ILS 1321.

LeadershipSuccess

Sextus Julius Severus

Gnaeus Minicius Faustinus Sextus Julius Severus was an accomplished Roman general of the 2nd century.

CourageLeadershipResilience

Sextus Calpurnius Agricola

Sextus Calpurnius Agricola was a Roman senator and general active during the 2nd century.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

Sextus Placitus

Sextus Placitus of Papyra, (active ca.

InnovationIntelligenceWisdom

Sextus Vettulenus Cerialis

Sextus Vettulenus Cerialis was a Roman senator and military commander, the 1st legate of Judaea.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

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Sextus in Other Languages

ItalianSesto
Ancient CelticSeisyll
Ancient RomanSextilius
EnglishCecil

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