Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "9×19mm Parabellum" in English language version.
The word 'Parabellum' is derived from the Latin phrase Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum or 'If you want Peace, Prepare for War'. It naturally followed this new cartridge would be commonly referred to as the 9mm Parabellum
Georg Luger looked at his design, took the .30 Luger case and expanded it to hold a 9mm bullet. ... From the Latin phrase Si vic pacem, para bellum came parabellum. Translated it means 'If you desire peace, prepare for war'.
The word 'Parabellum' is derived from the Latin phrase Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum or 'If you want Peace, Prepare for War'. It naturally followed this new cartridge would be commonly referred to as the 9mm Parabellum
Georg Luger looked at his design, took the .30 Luger case and expanded it to hold a 9mm bullet. ... From the Latin phrase Si vic pacem, para bellum came parabellum. Translated it means 'If you desire peace, prepare for war'.