Pelagea
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Pelagea
Pelagea derives from the Greek word "pelagos" (πέλαγος), meaning "of the sea" or "oceanic." The name carries the sense of something vast, open, or related to the sea.
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Etymology
Pelagea derives from the Greek word "pelagos" (πέλαγος), meaning "of the sea" or "oceanic." The name carries the sense of something vast, open, or related to the sea.
The name is primarily used in Russian and Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, with Saint Pelagea (also known as Saint Pelagia) being a notable early Christian martyr and saint venerated in Orthodox Christianity, particularly in Russia and other Slavic nations.
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