Etymology of the days & Months
Etymology of the days
Monday :
It is the abbreviated form of moon-day
Tuesday :
Both Romans and Anglo-saxons dedicated this day to the god of war
Wednesday :
It is derived from Anglo-Saxon chief god woden.
Thursday :
It is derived from Thore the god of thunder
Friday :
It is derived from Friga the goddess of married love
Saturday :
It is a shortened form of saturn`s day
Sunday :
Day devoted for the worship of sun
Etymology of the Months
January :
Named after god janus
February :
Name after Februalia
March :
Derived from Mars (the god of war)
April :
Derived from latin word Aperire meaning buds
May :
Named after Maria ( goddess of growth of plants )
June :
Taken from Latin word Juvenis ( youth )
July :
Named after Julius Caesar
August :
Named after Augustus (First Roman Emperor)
September :
Adopted from Latin word septem (seven)
October :
Derived from Latin word Octo (eight)
November :
Adopted from Latin word Novem ( Nine )
December :
Derived from Latin word Decem ( Ten )
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