proper noun · masculinesecond declension

Gordiānus

Gordiānus m sg (genitive Gordiānī)

Classical[ɡɔr.diˈaː.nʊs]Ecclesiastical[ɡor.diˈaː.nus]

Meaning

Gordĭānus, i, m.,

I. a Roman proper name; in partic., the name of three Roman emperors, Capitol. Gord.—

II. Deriv. Gordĭānus, a, um, adj., of or belonging to the emperor Gordian, Gordian: LEGIO, Inscr. Grut. 53, 10; Inscr. Don. cl. 3, no. 48.

From Gordium + -ānus, thus meaning an inhabitant of Gordium.

Descendants

Quick answers

What does Gordiānus mean in Latin?

Gordiānus, a proper noun, means “A name borne by some Roman Emperors: Gordian I, II and III”.

What is the genitive of Gordiānus?

The genitive singular is Gordiānī. Gordiānus is masculine, second declension.

How do you pronounce Gordiānus?

In classical Latin, [ɡɔr.diˈaː.nʊs]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ɡor.diˈaː.nus].