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Origin: American

Meaning: Lasting, enduring; Eighth

Dontavius is a boy’s name of American origin, a combination of the names Dante and Octavius. Dante stems from Latin and means “lasting, enduring.” Italian poet Dante Alighieri is the most famous bearer of this name. He was known for his narrative poem The Divine Comedy, a triumph of world literature that follows the narrator on a journey through the underworld. Octavius, also of Latin origin, means “Eighth.” This was the original family name of the Roman emperor Augustus, a legendary figure in Roman history. Adorable baby Dontavius will have a stylish and modern name with long-lasting roots in the Latin language.