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César

"hairy"

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SEH·sar

2 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Latin Caesar, a Roman cognomen possibly from caesaries (hair), or from caedere (to cut)

What César means

César is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "hairy". It comes from Latin Caesar, a Roman cognomen possibly from caesaries (hair), or from caedere (to cut). It is pronounced SEH-sar.

Meaning uncertain; both classical explanations are guesses. Julio César Chávez, boxing champion. César Costa, singer and actor.

About this meaning. The etymology is uncertain or disputed. The reading above is the best-supported one; popular baby-name sites often give a more romantic gloss that the dictionaries do not confirm.

Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: royalty, strength.

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César means hairy

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