Pernia
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Pernia
Pernia derives from the Latin root "perna" (meaning ham or leg of meat) and may also relate to Iberian or Basque linguistic elements, though its exact etymology is uncertain.
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Etymology
Pernia derives from the Latin root "perna" (meaning ham or leg of meat) and may also relate to Iberian or Basque linguistic elements, though its exact etymology is uncertain. The name appears primarily in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions, with particular presence in Spain, and is associated with historical Basque and Iberian populations.
Pernia currently ranks #5,603 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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