Latin · Girl name
Octavia
“eighth”
About the name Octavia
The name Octavia is derived from the Latin word ‘octavus’, meaning ‘eighth’. It was traditionally given to the eighth-born child in a family. Octavia is also associated with Octavia Minor, the sister of the Roman Emperor Augustus, who was a prominent figure in Roman history. The name has been used in literature, most notably in Shakespeare’s play ‘Antony and Cleopatra’, where Octavia is portrayed as a noble and virtuous character.
- Meaning
- eighth
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ok-TAY-vee-ah(4 syl.)
Middle names for Octavia
- Octavia Rose
- Octavia Marie
- Octavia Elizabeth
- Octavia Claire
- Octavia Jane
Questions about Octavia
- What does Octavia mean?
- Octavia is a Latin name meaning "eighth".
- How do you pronounce Octavia?
- Octavia is pronounced ok-TAY-vee-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Octavia?
- Variants of Octavia include Octavie.
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