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nomen
(nomen)
Pronunciation:
/ˈnəʊmən/
noun
Roman History
the second personal name of a citizen of ancient Rome that indicates the gens to which he or she belonged, e.g. Marcus
Tullius
Cicero.
Origin:
Latin, literally 'name'
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