Leticia
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Leticia
Leticia derives from the Latin word "laetitia," meaning "joy" or "gladness," and entered European languages through this classical root.
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Etymology
Leticia derives from the Latin word "laetitia," meaning "joy" or "gladness," and entered European languages through this classical root. The name is primarily used in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian-speaking Catholic cultures, with historical prominence in Spain and Latin America since the medieval period.
Leticia currently ranks #1,707 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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