Names of the Months and their Meanings The 12 months of the year are some of the first things we learn to name. But once we get used to these names, they become as familiar as a primary color or a favorite food. A month’s name is hardly ever given any thought. Let’s take a look at where these names have stemmed from:   January Named after Janus, the Roman god of gates and doorways. It is represented with two heads that are back to back, signifying that he is looking back at the past for perspective, or looking forward to the future for hope. This duality perfectly coincides the end of one year and the start of the next.  February Derived from the Roman period of Februa, back in the day this was a festival of purification, also called the festival of Lupercalia. February was named after the Roman God ...

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