Unity

girlEnglish (from Latin)

Unity is an girl name of English (from Latin) origin, meaning “Oneness”.

MeaningOneness
GenderGirl
OriginEnglish (from Latin)
PronunciationYOO-ni-tee
TraditionModern & Classic
Used inUnited Kingdom, United States

Meaning and origin of Unity

Unity is a virtue name from the English word for oneness, from the Latin unitas and unus, 'one'. It belongs to the same family as names like Hope and Grace, though it was less common among the Puritans. It has occasionally been used since the seventeenth century, and has seen modest modern revival as parents look for word names with a positive meaning.

Is Unity a religious name?

Unity is a word name with no specific religious background, though the idea of oneness is valued in many faiths.

How popular is Unity?

Rare, chosen occasionally as a virtue name.

Gifts with the name Unity

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Spellings and variants of Unity

Unita

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Unity mean?

Unity means 'Oneness'. It is of English (from Latin) origin.

Does Unity have a religious meaning?

Unity is a word name with no specific religious background, though the idea of oneness is valued in many faiths.

How do you pronounce Unity?

Unity is pronounced YOO-ni-tee.

Is Unity a boy or girl name?

Unity is usually a girl name.

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