Saturn

The first name Saturn has its roots in Roman mythology and represents an anglicized form of the Latin name Saturnus. In ancient Roman religion, Saturn was a deity and a significant mythological figure.

What does the name Saturn mean?

The first name Saturn is closely linked to Roman mythology and is derived from the Latin Saturnus. It metaphorically symbolizes 'the sowing' or 'the origin'. The origins of the name can be found in Etruscan and Latin, derived from the words satre and sătŭs, which stand for 'the sowing', 'the seed', 'the generation', 'the birth', and 'the origin'. Saturn is considered a complex figure who was worshipped in antiquity as the first god of the Capitol, known as Saturnius mons. He represents aspects such as generation, dissolution, abundance, wealth, agriculture, periodic renewal, and liberation. The name Saturn is also associated with a planet. Variants include Saturnin, Saturninus, Saturne, Saturnino, and Saturno.

Where does the name Saturn come from?

The name Saturn has Latin and Etruscan roots and means 'the sowing'. It is composed of the Etruscan and Latin terms satre and sătŭs, which describe 'the sowing', 'the seed', 'the generation', 'the birth', and 'the origin'. The languages in which this name occurs are German, English, Latin, and Polish.

How do you pronounce Saturn?

Sa-turn

Popularity

In Germany, Saturn is a rather rare first name. It has not gained significance in the German first name charts so far. Its best ranking was in 2024, when it reached 5,644th place in the U.S. first name charts. In the last ten years, Saturn has been given as a first name about 50 times there, placing it at 4,044th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1930 and 2024, it ranks 5,409th in the U.S.

Famous people

• Sailor Saturn (character from the anime Sailor Moon)
• Saturn (a planet)
• Saturn Konzern (electronics company)