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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Joy, happiness, gladness
- Origin
- Latin (French usage)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- luh-TEE-shuh
Laetitia (luh-TEE-shuh) is a Latin name, used in French, that means joy, happiness, and gladness. It's a name that tells your child exactly what you hope to feel when you say it out loud.
Meaning & Origin of Laetitia
Meaning: Joy, happiness, gladness.
Origin: Latin (French usage).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Laetitia
luh-TEE-shuhIPA /ləˈtiː.ʃə/
Popularity of Laetitia
Laetitia has always been rare in the U.S. It peaked at #3316 in 1938 with just 8 babies, and by 2019, the latest year on record, it had slipped to #16903 with a count of 5.
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FAQ
What does the name Laetitia mean?
Joy, happiness, gladness. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Laetitia?
Laetitia is pronounced luh-TEE-shuh (IPA: /ləˈtiː.ʃə/).
Is Laetitia a popular name right now?
Laetitia peaked at #3316 in 1938 and is ranked #16903 as of 2019. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2019.)
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