Leticija
Latin · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Leticija
Leticija is the Slavic form of the Latin name Laetitia, derived from the Latin word "laetitia" meaning "joy" or "gladness." The name's root reflects the Roman virtue of cheerfulness and happiness.
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Etymology
Leticija is the Slavic form of the Latin name Laetitia, derived from the Latin word "laetitia" meaning "joy" or "gladness." The name's root reflects the Roman virtue of cheerfulness and happiness.
The name is primarily used in South Slavic cultures, particularly in Croatian, Serbian, and other Balkan countries, with no specific religious restriction though it has Christian usage in these predominantly Christian regions.
Leticija currently ranks #4,764 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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