Thessalonia
Latin · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Thessalonia
Thessalonia derives from Thessalonica (ancient Thessaloniki), combining the Greek elements "Thessalos" (relating to Thessaly) and "nike" (victory), meaning "victory of Thessaly." The name is primarily used in Christian communities, particularly Orthodox and Catholic traditions, as it references the biblical city where Paul wrote epistles and established an early Christian church.
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Etymology
Thessalonia derives from Thessalonica (ancient Thessaloniki), combining the Greek elements "Thessalos" (relating to Thessaly) and "nike" (victory), meaning "victory of Thessaly." The name is primarily used in Christian communities, particularly Orthodox and Catholic traditions, as it references the biblical city where Paul wrote epistles and established an early Christian church.
Thessalonia currently ranks #4,821 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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