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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.

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Numerology

1

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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Personality Traits

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