"Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? He said, Yea. And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born."
Biblical Name · Latin Origin
Roman Meaning in the Bible
Roman
boy
Roman means "Citizen of Rome; Strong", a boy's name of Latin origin. Roman appears in the King James Bible, and Acts 22:27-28 is the passage most often tied to it. Roman reminds us that God uses empires, roads, and citizenship for gospel purposes — even worldly systems serve His eternal plan.
Is Roman in the Bible?
Yes — Roman appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 22:27-28.
Pronunciation:/ROH-man/
OriginLatin
MeaningCitizen of Rome; Strong
What does Roman mean?
Roman is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Citizen of Rome; Strong". Roman citizenship was a powerful asset in the ancient world — Paul used his Roman citizenship to appeal to Caesar and spread the gospel to the heart of the empire. The name evokes the infrastructure God used to carry the gospel to the known world.
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What does Roman mean in the Bible?
Roman means "Citizen of Rome; Strong" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Roman citizenship was a powerful asset in the ancient world — Paul used his Roman citizenship to appeal to Caesar and spread the gospel to the heart of the empire. The name evokes the infrastructure God used to carry the gospel to the known world.
Where does Roman appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Roman is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Acts 22:27-28. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Roman?
Roman is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Roman?
Roman reminds us that God uses empires, roads, and citizenship for gospel purposes — even worldly systems serve His eternal plan.
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Roman name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Roman
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Roman?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Roman?
You can read every verse where Roman appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.