Spanish/Latin · Girl name
Leticia
“joy, happiness”
About the name Leticia
Leticia is the Spanish form of Letitia, from the Latin word laetitia, meaning ‘joy’ or ‘happiness’. In Roman religion, Laetitia was personified as a minor goddess of gladness and appeared on coins. The name was used in medieval England as Lettice. Leticia Ortiz Rocasolano, a former journalist known officially as Letizia, became Queen of Spain when her husband ascended the throne as King Felipe VI. Leticia is also the name of a Colombian city on the Amazon River.
- Meaning
- joy, happiness
- Origin
- Spanish/Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- leh-TISH-ah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Leticia
- Leticia Rose
- Leticia Marie
- Leticia Ann
- Leticia Joy
- Leticia Faith
Questions about Leticia
- What does Leticia mean?
- Leticia is a Spanish name meaning "joy, happiness".
- How do you pronounce Leticia?
- Leticia is pronounced leh-TISH-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Leticia?
- Variants of Leticia include Laetitia.
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