Aprilia – Meaning and Origin
This name derives from the Latin “ăpĕrĭo > Ăprīlis”, meaning “April, opening, blossoming, and figuratively also youth”. This word, in turn, derives from the Etruscan “apru”. The traditional etymology of Aprilia comes from the verb ăpĕrĭo, meaning “to open, inaugurate, initiate”. This meaning is closely connected with April, as it is the season when trees and flowers begin to “open”. This is further confirmed by comparison with the modern Greek word anoixis (ἁνοιξις), meaning “opening” in reference to the opening of the spring season. Since some of the Roman months were named after deities – April was dedicated to the Roman goddess Venus with the name Aprilis, and earlier Afrilis, from the Greek equivalent of her name – Aphrodite (Aphros).
- Etymology Chain: APRU > ĂPĔRĬO > ĂPRĪLIS > APRILIA
- Origin: Etruscan / Latin
- Language Family: Tyrrhenic languages
- Name still used in Italy today
Aprilia in Lazio
Aprilia is also a well-known town located in the province of Latina in the Lazio region, in central Italy. The city’s name derives from the Latin Venus Aprilia – “Fruitful Venus”. It’s the eighth largest city in the entire country.
Sources:
- Name Doctor / Aprilia (https://www.name-doctor.com)
- Aprilia, Lazio, IT – city (wikipedia.org)
