January – Named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions.

February – Named after Februa, an early Roman festival and cleansing ritual held on February 15.

March – Named after Mars, the Roman god of war.

April – Likely derived from the Latin word aperire, meaning “to open,” possibly referring to the opening or blossoming of flowers and trees.

May – Named after Maia, an earth goddess of growing plants.

June – Named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and the well-being of women.

July – Named in honor of Julius Caesar.

August – Named in honor of Emperor Augustus.

September – From the Latin word septem, meaning “seven,” as it was the seventh month in the early Roman calendar.

October – From the Latin word octo, meaning “eight.”

November – From the Latin word novem, meaning “nine.”

December – From the Latin word decem, meaning “ten.”