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Pelagia is the feminine form of the name Pelagius and translates to 'woman of the sea' or 'woman from the sea'. The name derives from the Ancient Greek word Pelágios (Πελάγιος).
What does the name Pelagia mean?
Pelagia is the feminine variant of Pelagius and carries the meaning 'woman of the sea' or 'woman from the sea'. Its origins lie in the Ancient Greek term Pelágios (Πελάγιος) as well as the word pelágios (πελάγιος), which means 'of the sea, from the sea'. The name is associated with several saints, the most famous being the penitent Pelagia of Jerusalem († 280), who is considered the patron saint of actors. Despite its historical roots, Pelagia is still in use today, especially in Greek culture.
Where does the name Pelagia come from?
The name Pelagia has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'man of the sea' or 'man from the sea'.
How do you pronounce Pelagia?
The pronunciation of the name Pelagia consists of four syllables and emphasizes the vowels. It is pronounced as 'Pe-la-gi-a' [pɛlaˈɡiːa] or [peˈlaːɡia], with open syllables flowing into each other. The long 'i' in the penultimate syllable gives the sound a brightness before the open 'a' gently fades away. Pelagia has a flowing, melodious character – harmonious, expansive, and elegant.
When is the name day of Pelagia?
The name day of Pelagia is celebrated on several days: May 4 (Pelagia of Tarsus), October 5 (Pelagia and Bacchus), October 8 (Pelagia of Jerusalem), and December 21 (Dionysius and Pelagia).
Popularity
In Germany, Pelagia is among the less common first names. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2011 at 1,649th place. Over the last ten years, Pelagia has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,457th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,452nd.
Nicknames & pet names
Pea / Pela / Peli / Pelly
Similar first names
Famous people
- Pelagia Papamichail (Greek basketball player)
- PELAGIA of Jerusalem (Saint of comedians and actors (Feast: Oct 8), + 457 in Jerusalem)
Frequently asked questions about the name Pelagia
What does the name Pelagia mean?
Pelagia is the feminine form of Pelagius and means 'woman of the sea' or 'woman from the sea'. Its origin lies in the Ancient Greek term Pelágios, which refers to the sea.
Where does the name Pelagia come from?
The name Pelagia has its roots in Ancient Greek. It is composed of the word pélagos, which means 'sea', and pelágios, which means 'of the sea'.
How popular is the name Pelagia?
Pelagia remains common particularly in Greek culture, but it also has a certain level of recognition in other countries, especially due to historical connections to saints.