Name meaning
Octave
means “eighth”
- Origin
- Latin, via French
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- French
- Spellings
- Octave · Octavius · Octavio
- Say it
- ok-TAHV
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Octave is the French form of Octavius, from the Latin octavus, eighth. Octavius became the emperor Augustus.
Roots
From Latin Octāvius (octavus, eighth).
Where it is used
Octavia and Octavio are related.
Octave name FAQ
What does the name Octave mean?
Octave means “eighth”. From Latin Octāvius (octavus, eighth).
Where does the name Octave come from?
Octave is of Latin, via French origin. Today it is used in French families.
How do you pronounce Octave?
Octave is usually pronounced ok-TAHV.
Is Octave a boy's or a girl's name?
Octave is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Octave?
Related spellings and forms include Octavius, Octavio.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata. Meaning and background researched by our team and written in our own words.