Latin · Girl name
Temperance
“moderation or self-restraint”
About the name Temperance
The name Temperance originates from the Latin word ‘temperantia’, which means moderation or self-restraint. It is often associated with one of the cardinal virtues in philosophy and ethics. The name has been used in various literary works, including the character Temperance Brennan from the TV series ‘Bones’. Temperance is also a historical reference to the temperance movement, which advocated for the moderation or prohibition of alcohol consumption.
- Meaning
- moderation or self-restraint
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- TEM-per-uhns(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Temperance
- Temperance Rose
- Temperance Elizabeth
- Temperance Anne
- Temperance Marie
- Temperance Claire
Questions about Temperance
- What does Temperance mean?
- Temperance is a Latin name meaning "moderation or self-restraint".
- How do you pronounce Temperance?
- Temperance is pronounced TEM-per-uhns, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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