The baby name Pelagia is a girl name, 4 syllables long and is pronounced "puh-LAY-jah".
Pelagia is a feminine name of Greek origin, meaning "of the sea" or "sea-born". It is derived from the Greek word "pelagos", which means "sea". In Greek mythology, Pelagia was the name of a mermaid who lived in the Aegean Sea. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, including Pelagius in Latin and Pelageya in Russian.
The name Pelagia has been used primarily for girls. It is a popular name in Greece, Russia, and other countries with a strong Greek Orthodox or Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. The pronunciation of Pelagia is puh-LAY-jee-uh or puh-LAH-jee-uh, depending on the accent. The name is composed of two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
The name Pelagia has a rich history and cultural significance. It is associated with the sea and the natural world, and has been used in literature, art, and music. Notable people with the name Pelagia include Saint Pelagia of Antioch, a Christian saint and martyr, and Pelagia Hlukhivska, a Ukrainian writer and feminist. The name has also been used in popular culture, such as in the novel "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, where the character Hester Prynne's daughter is named Pearl, which is a variation of Pelagia.
Pelagia has the following similar or variant Names
- Pelageya |
- Pelagie |
- Pelagija |
- Pelagiusz |
- Pelagiusza |
- Pelagiusze |
- Pelagiuszem |
- Pelagiuszu |
- Pelagiya |
- Pelahia