Pelagia
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Pelagia
The given name 'Pelagia' is derived from the Greek word 'πελάγος' (pelagos), meaning 'of the sea', and is likely related to the Latin word 'pelagus', also meaning 'sea'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Pelagia' is derived from the Greek word 'πελάγος' (pelagos), meaning 'of the sea', and is likely related to the Latin word 'pelagus', also meaning 'sea'. The name Pelagia is used in various cultures, including Greek and Latin, and has historical significance in early Christianity, particularly in the context of Saint Pelagia, a 4th-century martyr.
Pelagia currently ranks #17,397 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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