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Virginia

A female given name from Latin.

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Virginia at a glance

Origin
Latin
Pronunciation (IPA)
/vəˈd͡ʒɪn.jə/, /vɚˈd͡ʒɪn.jə/

Etymology

From Latin Virginia, feminine form of Virginius or Verginius, a Roman family name, possibly identical with Vergilius. The state/colony was named for Elizabeth I as the Virgin Queen, equivalent to virgin + -ia.

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What does the name Virginia mean?

A female given name from Latin.

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