section_path: Name and symbol/Etymology
section_name: Etymology
paragraph_text: Etymology
  
  According to the Ancient Romans' founding myth, the name Roma came from the city's founder and first king, Romulus.
  
  However, it is possible that the name Romulus was actually derived from Rome itself. As early as the 4th century, there have been alternative theories proposed on the origin of the name Roma. Several hypotheses have been advanced focusing on its linguistic roots which however remain uncertain: