A common Roman given name, used historically by many notable figures including emperors and military leaders in ancient Rome.
From Latin 'flavus' meaning 'golden' or 'blonde,' referring to blond or yellow-haired people. It became a widespread Roman family name and later a given name used across Europe.
Some of Rome's most powerful people were Flavians—there was an entire Flavian Dynasty of emperors including Vespasian and Titus. The name literally meant 'golden,' suggesting wealth or nobility, which is probably why it stuck around.
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