Pelagia
peh-LAY-jee-uh
Letters
7
Syllables
4
Origin
Greek
Total Births
91
Peak Year
#10 in 1916
First Recorded
1886
Style
Mythological, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Derived from Greek, Pelagia means 'of the sea' or 'sea'. It is associated with the ancient Greek word 'pelagos' for sea.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Saint Pelagia of Antioch
A saint of the early Christian church.
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