Quintus (name)

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Quintus (abbreviated Q. or Qu.), fem. Quinta, is a common ancient Roman praenomen. It means "fifth", i. e. "born during the fifth month" or fifth-born son. Parallels are the Roman praenomina Sextus (sixth), Septimus (seventh), Octavus (eight) and Decimus (tenth).

For a partial list of people and things named Quintus, see Quintus.