Does the months have a meaning pagan or otherwise

January—Janus’s month

Middle English Januarie Latin Januarius “of Janus” Latin Janu(s) “Janus” + -arius “ary (pertaining to)” Latin Januarius mensis “month of Janus”

Janus is the Roman god of gates and doorways, depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions. His festival month is January.

Januarius had 29 days, until Julius when it became 31 days long.

February—month of Februa

Middle English Februarius Latin Februarius “of Februa” Latin Februa(s) “Februa” + -arius “ary (pertaining to)” Latin Februarius mensis “month of Februa” Latin dies februatus “day of purification”

Februarius had 28 days, until circa 450 BC when it had 23 or 24 days on some of every second year, until Julius when it had 29 days on every fourth year and 28 days otherwise.

Februa is the Roman festival of purification, held on February fifteenth. It is possibly of Sabine origin.

Intercalaris—inter-calendar month

Latin Intercalaris “inter-calendar” Latin Mercedonius (popular name) “?”

Intercalaris had 27 days until the month was abolished by Julius.

March—Mars’ month

Middle English March(e) Anglo-French March(e) Old English Martius Latin Martius “of Mars” Latin Marti(s) “Mars” + -us (adj. suffix) Latin Martius mensis “month of Mars”

Martius has always had 31 days.

March was the original beginning of the year, and the time for the resumption of war.

Mars is the Roman god of war. He is identified with the Greek god Ares.

April—Aphrodite’s month

Old English April(is) Latin Aprilis Etruscan Apru Greek Aphro, short for Aphrodite.

Aprilis had 30 days, until Numa when it had 29 days, until Julius when it became 30 days long.

Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love and beauty. She is identified with the Roman goddess Venus.

May—Maia’s month

Old French Mai Old English Maius Latin Maius “of Maia” Latin Maius mensis “month of Maia”

Maius has always had 31 days.

Maia (meaning “the great one”) is the Italic goddess of spring, the daughter of Faunus, and wife of Vulcan.

June—Juno’s month

Middle English jun(e) Old French juin Old English junius Latin Junius “of Juno” Latin Junius mensis “month of Juno”

Junius had 30 days, until Numa when it had 29 days, until Julius when it became 30 days long.

Juno is the principle goddess of the Roman Pantheon. She is the goddess of marriage and the well-being of women. She is the wife and sister of Jupiter. She is identified with the Greek goddess Hera.

July—Julius Caesar’s month see rest at

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