Flavia (name)
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| Pronunciation | FLAH-vee-uh |
| Gender | Female |
| Meaning | golden, blonde; the feminine form of the Roman clan name Flavius. |
| Region of Origin | Italy, Spain, Romania, other Spanish-speaking countries |
| Origin | Ancient Roman |
| Related names | Flaviana, Flavie, Flaviere, Flavyere |
| Wikipedia articles | All pages beginning with Flavia |
Flavia is an Ancient Roman name meaning "blonde" from the Latin word "flavus", meaning "golden, blonde". It is a feminine form of the Roman clan name Flavius. The name is most commonly used in Italy, Romania, and in Spanish-speaking countries.[1]
Flavia is the name of Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox saints: Flavia Domitilla and Flavia. It was also the name of Princess Flavia, a major character in Anthony Hope's 1894 novel The Prisoner of Zenda and its sequel Rupert of Hentzau.
It may also refer to:
- The feminine form of Flavius, a Roman gens
- Flavia Ottaviani, an Italian figure skater
- Flavia Pennetta, an Italian tennis player
