# Vespasian

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /vɛsˈpeɪ.ʒən/ · frequency rank #65,612

## Definitions
1. A Roman cognomen, notably borne by Titus Flavius Vespasianus, the Roman emperor from 69 to 79 CE.
2. A surname.

## Etymology
From Middle English Vespasian, from Latin Vespasiānus.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/vespasian