Otavia
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Otavia
Otavia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Octavius, derived from the Latin "octavus," meaning "eighth," originally given to the eighth child in a family.
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Etymology
Otavia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Octavius, derived from the Latin "octavus," meaning "eighth," originally given to the eighth child in a family. The name has been used primarily in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures, with historical significance in ancient Rome through figures like Octavia Minor, sister of Emperor Augustus.
Otavia currently ranks #14,932 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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