Porsha
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Porsha
The name 'Porsha' is a modern English variant of 'Portia', derived from the Latin feminine form of the Roman clan name *Porcius*, meaning "pig" or "hog." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably popularized by the character Portia in Shakespeare's *The Merchant of Venice*, and has no specific religious association.
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Etymology
The name 'Porsha' is a modern English variant of 'Portia', derived from the Latin feminine form of the Roman clan name *Porcius*, meaning "pig" or "hog." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably popularized by the character Portia in Shakespeare's *The Merchant of Venice*, and has no specific religious association.
Porsha currently ranks #16,684 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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