Orleans etymology

Etymology:

• Old French: Orleans
• Latin: Aurelianum

Meaning:

• The name "Orleans" means "place of Aurelianus."

Origin:

The city of Orleans was originally a Roman settlement called Genabum. In the 3rd century CE, Emperor Aurelianus rebuilt the city and renamed it Aurelianum in his honor.

Other Related Names:

• Aurelian: Roman emperor who rebuilt the city
• Aurelia: feminine form of Aurelianus, used in the French version of the name "Orleans" (Orléans)
• Aurelian Way: ancient Roman road connecting Rome to Orleans

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