Meaning and Origin
What does the name December mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of December
User Submitted Origins
English
35%
Latin
30%
American
25%
Jewish
5%
German
5%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Michigan, U.S. says the name December means "The month".
- According to a user from North Carolina, U.S., the name December is of English origin and means "Winter goddess".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun De*cem"ber
Senses
- The twelfth and last month of the year, containing thirty-one days. During this month occurs the winter solstice.
- Fig.: With reference to the end of the year and to the winter season; as, the December of his life.
Etymology: F. décembre, from L. December, fr. decem ten; this being the tenth month among the early Romans, who began the year in March. See Ten
Other Dictionary Sources
- The last (12th) month of the year
Wiktionary
From Middle English December, Decembre, from Old French decembre, from Latin december (“tenth month”), from Latin decem (“ten”); December was the tenth month in the Roman calendar.
- The twelfth and last month of the Gregorian calendar, following November and preceding the January of the following year.
- Synonym: Yulemonth (rare)
- (rare) A female given name from English.
- A rare surname.
December was also found in the following language(s): Old English and Scots