Taurus

What does the baby name Taurus mean? Learn about what Taurus means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Taurus - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Taurus: T-A-U-R-U-S, is a 6-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Taurus: TOR us
Meaning of Taurus: The bull, bull.
Origin of Taurus: The name 'Taurus' has its origins in ancient Roman mythology. In Roman mythology, Taurus is the Latin word for 'bull' and is associated with the constellation of the same name. The constellation Taurus represents the mythological bull that Zeus transformed into to abduct Europa.; Celestial Names; Latin Names; Nature Names; Pet Names; Spring Names
Popularity of Taurus: The name 'Taurus' has not been widely popular as a given name. It is more commonly known as a name for the zodiac sign that represents individuals born between April 20 and May 20. As a given name, 'Taurus' has not ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States or other English-speaking countries.; Taurus currently has 1 like, and is in the top 14% of liked boy's names. The name Adom is slightly more popular than Taurus.

Etymology of Taurus

The name 'Taurus' is derived from the Latin word for 'bull', which is also the same word used to describe the constellation Taurus. The Latin word 'taurus' itself is believed to have Indo-European roots, with similar words in other ancient languages such as Greek ('tauros') and Sanskrit ('vr̥ṣabha').

Cultural Significance of Taurus

In Roman mythology, the bull symbolizes strength, power, and fertility. It was often associated with the god Jupiter, who was believed to have transformed into a bull to carry Europa away. The bull was also seen as a symbol of virility and agricultural abundance.