Claudia
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Claudia
Claudia derives from the Latin name Claudius, which comes from the root "claudus" meaning "lame" or "limping." The name is also associated with the Roman clan Claudii and has been used to denote someone from the Claudian family.
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Etymology
Claudia derives from the Latin name Claudius, which comes from the root "claudus" meaning "lame" or "limping." The name is also associated with the Roman clan Claudii and has been used to denote someone from the Claudian family.
The name is primarily used in Christian, Jewish, and secular Western cultures, with particular prevalence in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and German-speaking regions; it gained historical prominence through Roman times and early Christian tradition, including Saint Claudia mentioned in biblical texts.
Claudia currently ranks #1,096 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1952.
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