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The origin of German names for the months is the same as in English:

Januar - from Latin ianuarius - month of the god Janus

Februar - from Latin februarius - month of purification - februa meaning purification

März - from Latin martius - month of the god mars

April - from Latin aprilus - month of the goddess Venus

Mai - from Latin maius - month of maia, a Roman earth goddess

Juni - from Latin iunius - month of the goddess Juno

Juli - from Latin iulius - month of Gaius Julius Ceasar

August - from Latin Augustus - month of Augustus Ceasar

September - from Latin septem (seven) - September was the 7th month in the Roman calendar

Oktober - from Latin octo (eight) - October was the 8th month in the Roman calendar

November - from Latin novo (nine) - November was the 9th month in the Roman calendar

Dezember - from Latin decem (ten) - December was the 10th month in the Roman calendar

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