Papia
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Papia
Papia derives from the Latin word "papyrus," referring to the papyrus plant used to make paper in ancient Egypt, or alternatively from the Latin "pappas" meaning father.
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Etymology
Papia derives from the Latin word "papyrus," referring to the papyrus plant used to make paper in ancient Egypt, or alternatively from the Latin "pappas" meaning father. The name appears in early Christian contexts, most notably associated with Saint Papia of Hierapolis, an early Christian bishop and martyr in Asia Minor during the 2nd century.
Papia currently ranks #1,007 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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