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Im pretty sure that the planet was named after Saturn (or Kronos)

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Q: Why did they name saturn the roman god after saturn the planet?
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What does Saturn's name mean?

The name Saturn means "most remote planet" because at the time it was named, it was the furthest planet from the sun. The planet was named after the Roman god of agriculture, Saturn.


Where the name of planet Saturn derived?

from a greek or roman god


What is the name of the planet named after the Roman God of agriculture?

Saturn


What is the orgin of the name of planet Saturn?

It was named after the Roman God Saturn (Saturnus in Latin)


What Roman god is the planet Saturn named after?

The god Saturn.


How was the planet Saturn given its name?

It was named after the Roman god of Agriculture


Was the planet Saturn named after the God of dog grooming?

No, Saturn is named for the Roman god of the same name, a god of time and harvest.


What is the real name of Saturn?

Saturn is the real name. The name applies to the Roman God of Agriculture, the planet and a line of automobiles.


Who is the planet Saturn named after?

Planet Saturn was named after the Roman god of agriculture, Saturn.


What planet is named after the Roman god of farming?

Saturn is named after Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture.


What planet is named after the roman god of agriculture?

Saturn is the planet that is named after the roman god of agriculture and Cornus (Zeus's father) is the Greek god


Where did Saturns name come from?

The planet Saturn is named after the Roman god Saturnus, who was equated to the Greek god Kronos (the father of Zeus), the Babylonian Ninurta and to the Hindu Shani. Saturn's symbol represents the god's sickle.