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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Of the garden
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- or-TEN-syuh
Hortensia is a Latin name meaning "of the garden," pronounced or-TEN-syuh. It's a long, flowing name with a soft, botanical feel, and it has the kind of rarity that means a child named Hortensia is unlikely to share it with anyone in her class.
Meaning & Origin of Hortensia
Meaning: Of the garden.
Origin: Latin.
How to Pronounce Hortensia
or-TEN-syuhIPA /oɾˈtẽsjɐ/
Popularity of Hortensia
Hortensia peaked at #909 in 1928, when 66 babies were given the name. By 1995, the last year in the data, it had slipped to #14249, with just 5 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Hortensia mean?
Of the garden.
How do you pronounce Hortensia?
Hortensia is pronounced or-TEN-syuh (IPA: /oɾˈtẽsjɐ/).
Is Hortensia a popular name right now?
Hortensia peaked at #909 in 1928 and is ranked #14249 as of 1995. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1896–1995.)
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