Lavinia
Lavinia is a girl name of Latin origin, meaning “Woman of Lavinium”.
| Meaning | Woman of Lavinium |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin |
| Pronunciation | luh-VIN-ee-uh |
| Tradition | Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United Kingdom, Italy, Romania |
Meaning and origin of Lavinia
In Roman legend Lavinia was the daughter of King Latinus and the wife of Aeneas, who named the city of Lavinium after her; the name's deeper origin is unknown. Virgil's Aeneid made her familiar to every educated European. English writers kept the name alive, from Shakespeare's tragic heroine in Titus Andronicus to characters in Victorian novels, and it was fairly common in England in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Is Lavinia a religious name?
Lavinia comes from Roman legend and has no biblical or religious background.
How popular is Lavinia?
Uncommon today, with occasional use in Britain, Italy and Romania.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lavinia mean?
Lavinia means 'Woman of Lavinium'. It is of Latin origin.
Does Lavinia have a religious meaning?
Lavinia comes from Roman legend and has no biblical or religious background.
How do you pronounce Lavinia?
Lavinia is pronounced luh-VIN-ee-uh.
Is Lavinia a boy or girl name?
Lavinia is usually a girl name.