Month Names

Month names originate from the ancient Roman calendar, which originally had ten months starting in March. January and February were later added, creating a twelve-month system. The names are derived from Latin, with many reflecting their original meanings: "Septem", "Octo", "Novem", and "Decem" mean seven, eight, nine, and ten, respectively, indicating their positions in the early calendar. Other months are named after Roman gods, leaders, and festivals. Today, the Gregorian calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, is widely used, organizing the year into these twelve months for consistent tracking of time.