Claudia

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Claudia is a Christian girl name of Latin origin, meaning “From the Roman Claudius family”.

MeaningFrom the Roman Claudius family
GenderGirl
OriginLatin
PronunciationKLAW-dee-uh
TraditionChristian, Modern & Classic
Used inItaly, Spain, Germany, Mexico

Meaning and origin of Claudia

Claudia is the feminine form of Claudius, a Roman family name traditionally linked to the Latin claudus, lame, though this is disputed for such a prominent family. It is mentioned in the New Testament in 2 Timothy 4:21, among Christians in Rome who sent greetings. The name is well used in Italy, Spain, Germany and Latin America; model Claudia Schiffer is a well-known bearer.

Is Claudia a Christian name?

Claudia is a biblical name in a small way: a Claudia sends greetings to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:21. It is used widely by Christian families in Europe.

How popular is Claudia?

Common across Europe and Latin America, less so in English-speaking countries.

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Spellings and variants of Claudia

ClaudeClaudetteClaudineKlaudia

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Claudia mean?

Claudia means 'From the Roman Claudius family'. It is of Latin origin.

Is Claudia a Christian name?

Claudia is a biblical name in a small way: a Claudia sends greetings to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:21. It is used widely by Christian families in Europe.

How do you pronounce Claudia?

Claudia is pronounced KLAW-dee-uh.

Is Claudia a boy or girl name?

Claudia is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.