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Pelagia

Girl · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Of the sea, open sea
Pronunciation
puh-LAY-jee-uh
Origin
Greek

From Greek 'pelagos' meaning open sea.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicVintageNature-inspired

Languages in use: Greek, Latin, English

Commonly used in: United States, Greece, Italy

Alternate spellings

  • PelagieFrench

    French form.

Cultural associations

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  • Pelagia

    c. 5th century

    Christian saint venerated as a repentant actress of Antioch.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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