Latin · Girl name
Flavia
“golden, yellow-haired”
About the name Flavia
Flavia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Flavius, from the Latin flavus, meaning golden or yellow, probably referring to fair hair. The Flavian dynasty of emperors, which included Vespasian, Titus and Domitian, built the Colosseum, known in Latin as the Flavian Amphitheatre. Flavia Domitilla, a noblewoman of that family, was exiled for her faith and is venerated as a saint. The name is used today in Italy, Romania, Portugal and Brazil. In fiction, Flavia de Luce is the young chemist and detective in Alan Bradley’s mystery novels.
- Meaning
- golden, yellow-haired
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- FLAH-vee-ah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Flavia
- Flavia Rose
- Flavia Maria
- Flavia Grace
- Flavia Elena
- Flavia Jane
Questions about Flavia
- What does Flavia mean?
- Flavia is a Latin name meaning "golden, yellow-haired".
- How do you pronounce Flavia?
- Flavia is pronounced FLAH-vee-ah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Flavia?
- Variants of Flavia include Flavie, Flávia, Flavija.
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