Etymology of
The Days
Monday : It is the abbreviation form of
moon-day.
Tuesday : Both Romans & Anglo-Saxons
dedicated this day to the god of war.
Wednesday : It is derived from Anglo-Saxons
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 : Named after Februalia.
March : Derived from
Mars (the god of war).
April : Derived from
the 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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