Vila
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Vila
Vila derives from Latin "villa," meaning a country house or estate, with roots in Indo-European languages denoting a dwelling or settlement.
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Etymology
Vila derives from Latin "villa," meaning a country house or estate, with roots in Indo-European languages denoting a dwelling or settlement. The name is used primarily in Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian cultures, with historical prevalence in Mediterranean and Iberian regions where Roman villa culture was influential.
Vila currently ranks #17,449 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.
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