Tebavii

The Tebavii were a Gallic tribe dwelling in the Alps during the Iron Age.

Name
They are mentioned as Tebaviorum on the Arch of Susa.

The suffix -auii ( sing. -auios) is found in other Gaulish tribal names, such as Carnavii and Vellavii. It could mean 'desire, envy'.

Geography
The Tebavii may have dwelled in the Ubaye valley, although their exact location remains uncertain.

History
They are mentioned on the Arch of Susa, erected by Cottius in 9–8 BC.