proper noun · masculinesecond declension

Helvius

Helvius m sg (genitive Helviī or Helvī)

Classical[ˈhɛɫ.wi.ʊs]Ecclesiastical[ˈɛl.vi.us]

Meaning

Helvĭus, a,

I. the name of a Roman gens, Cic. de Or. 2, 66, 266; Suet. Caes. 52; 85 al.

Proto-Indo-European *-(i)yós Proto-Italic *-ijos Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Latin Helvius From helvus (“honey-yellow”) + -ius.

Quick answers

What does Helvius mean in Latin?

Helvius, a proper noun, means “a Roman nomen gentile, gens or "family name" famously held by”.

What is the genitive of Helvius?

The genitive singular is Helviī. Helvius is masculine, second declension.

How do you pronounce Helvius?

In classical Latin, [ˈhɛɫ.wi.ʊs]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈɛl.vi.us].