What is the origin of the name Prima?

Prima is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Prima?

Prima is currently ranked #17051 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

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Prima

PREE-muh

Popularity

#17051

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

107

Peak Year

#14 in 1975

First Recorded

1949

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Of Latin origin, meaning 'first', 'firstborn', or 'foremost'. It signifies leadership and importance.

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Pri Rima

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Pri Rima

Spelling Variations

Prima Prime

Similar Names

Primrose First Aurora Alice

Personality Traits

LeaderIndependentAmbitiousCreative

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