Natalia
Natalia is a Christian girl name of Latin origin, meaning “Born on Christmas Day”.
| Meaning | Born on Christmas Day |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Latin |
| Written as | Наталья |
| Pronunciation | nuh-TAH-lee-uh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Russia, Poland, Spain, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Natalia
Natalia comes from the Latin phrase natale domini, 'the birthday of the Lord', and was originally given to girls born around Christmas. It was spread by Saint Natalia, wife of the martyr Adrian of Nicomedia, venerated especially in Eastern Christianity. The name is very popular in Russia, Poland, Spain, Italy and Latin America. Famous bearers include the ballerina Natalia Makarova.
Is Natalia a Christian name?
Natalia is a Christian name connected to Christmas and to Saint Natalia, honoured in Orthodox and Catholic calendars.
How popular is Natalia?
Widely used across Europe and the Americas.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Natalia mean?
Natalia means 'Born on Christmas Day'. It is of Latin origin.
Is Natalia a Christian name?
Natalia is a Christian name connected to Christmas and to Saint Natalia, honoured in Orthodox and Catholic calendars.
How do you pronounce Natalia?
Natalia is pronounced nuh-TAH-lee-uh.
Is Natalia a boy or girl name?
Natalia is usually a girl name.