Palmira
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Palmira
Palmira derives from Latin "palma" (palm tree), symbolizing victory, peace, or triumph in classical tradition.
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Etymology
Palmira derives from Latin "palma" (palm tree), symbolizing victory, peace, or triumph in classical tradition. The name has been used primarily in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking Catholic communities, with historical prominence in Latin America and among European nobility.
Palmira currently ranks #18,202 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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