where did the name of the months come from?

Question

i was just wondering because wut kind of name is november?

Answer 1

From the Romans. January is named after Janus, the Roman god of doors, beginnings and fireplaces. July was named after Julius Caesar. September is the 7th month in their calendar; October is the 8th month in their calendar; November is the 9th month; December is the 10th month.

Answer 2

Usually named after Gods, or relatives of Gods- January named after Janus, etc. Here's a link to all of them;

http://www.public.asu.edu/~jrohrbac/week.html

Answer 3

The Origins of English naming used by the Gregorian calendar:

January: Janus (Roman god of gates, doorways, beginnings and endings).
February: Februus (Etruscan god of death) Februarius (mensis) (Latin for "month of purification (rituals)" it is said to be a Sabine word, the last month of ancient pre-450 BC Roman calendar). It is related to fever.
March: Mars (Roman god of war).
April: Aprilis (mensis) (Latin for "month of Venus," second month of ancient Roman calendar).
May: Maia Maiestas (Roman goddess)
June: Juno (Roman goddess, wife of Jupiter).
July: Julius Caesar (Roman dictator) (month was formerly named Quintilis, the fifth month of the calendar of Romulus).
August: Augustus (first Roman emperor) (month was formerly named Sextilis, the sixth month of Romulus).
September: septem (Latin for seven, the seventh month of Romulus).
October: octo (Latin for eight, the eighth month of Romulus).
November: novem (Latin for nine, the ninth month of Romulus).
December: decem (Latin for ten, the tenth month of Romulus).