Tosca
Gender: Girl
Origin: Italian
Meaning: From Tuscany
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Tosca Meaning and Origin
The name Tosca is a girl’s name meaning “from Tuscany” and is of Italian origin. Some sources suggest that it may be a variant of the name Tosco, which was used in ancient times to refer to the Etruscan people who lived in central Italy. Others suggest that it may be related to the Italian word “tosco” meaning “rough” or “coarse,” or the Latin word “tusca” meaning “Etruscan.” In any case, the name Tosca is relatively rare and not commonly used outside of Italy. It has been used as a character name in various works of literature and film, and there are also several notable individuals with the name, including Italian actress Tosca D’Aquino and American pianist Tosca Lee.
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