Latina
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Latina
The given name 'Latina' is derived from the Latin word *Latinus* (meaning "belonging to Latium" or "Latin"), and thus signifies "woman from Latium" or "Latin woman." It is used primarily in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures, often as a feminine given name or nickname, with no specific religious association; historically, it may evoke the ancient Latin people of central Italy.
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Etymology
The given name 'Latina' is derived from the Latin word *Latinus* (meaning "belonging to Latium" or "Latin"), and thus signifies "woman from Latium" or "Latin woman." It is used primarily in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures, often as a feminine given name or nickname, with no specific religious association; historically, it may evoke the ancient Latin people of central Italy.
Latina currently ranks #15,924 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1973.
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