LATIN DICTIONARYLexicon Latīnum
proper noun · masculinesecond declension

Capetus

Capetus m sg (genitive Capetī)
Classical[ˈka.pɛ.tʊs]Ecclesiastical[ˈkaː.pe.tus]

Meaning

  1. masculinesingularA Latin mythological name, notably borne by Capetus Silvius

Declension

declension
formsingularplural
nominativeCapetus—
genitiveCapetī—
dativeCapetō—
accusativeCapetum—
ablativeCapetō—
vocativeCapete—

Căpĕtus, i, m.,
I. a fabulous king of Alba, Liv. 1, 3, 8; Ov. M. 14, 613.

Origins

Possibly related to his predecessor's name Capys.

Quick answers

What does Capetus mean in Latin?
Capetus, a proper noun, means “A Latin mythological name, notably borne by Capetus Silvius”.
What is the genitive of Capetus?
The genitive singular is Capetī. Capetus is masculine, second declension.
How do you pronounce Capetus?
In classical Latin, [ˈka.pɛ.tʊs]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈkaː.pe.tus].