Lavinia
Gender: Girl
Origin: Latin
Meaning: From Lavinium
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Lavinia Meaning and Origin
The name Lavinia is a girl’s name meaning “from Lavinium” and is of Latin origin. It is believed to be derived from the Roman family name “Lavinus,” which was mentioned in Roman mythology. According to the myth, Lavinus was the king of Latium, the region where Rome was founded. His daughter was named Lavinia. The name Lavinia became popular in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, and it is still used today. It has various nicknames, such as “Lavi,” “Vinny,” or “Vina.” Lavinia has been used in literature, including William Shakespeare’s play “Titus Andronicus,” in which the character Lavinia is the daughter of the titular character.
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