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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Of the sea
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- peh-LAY-jee-uh
Pelagia (peh-LAY-jee-uh) is a Greek name that means "of the sea." It has a flowing, four-syllable sound that gives a child a long, lyrical name with an unmistakable ocean connection. If you love the water and want a name rooted in Greek, Pelagia carries that meaning plainly.
Meaning & Origin of Pelagia
Meaning: Of the sea.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Pelagia
peh-LAY-jee-uh
Popularity of Pelagia
Pelagia does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Pelagia mean?
Of the sea. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Pelagia?
Pelagia is pronounced peh-LAY-jee-uh.
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