Ligia
Fact sheet
- Name
- Ligia
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The female first name Ligia, also known as Lígia in Portuguese, has its roots in Greek mythology. It represents the Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian variant of Ligeia (Ancient Greek Λίγεια, Latinized form Ligea) and means 'the loud one' or 'the shrill one', derived from the Ancient Greek word ligús (λῐγῠ́ς), which means 'loud' or 'shrill'.
What does the name Ligia mean?
Ligia, also spelled Lígia in Portuguese, originates from Greek mythology. The name is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian form of Ligeia (Ancient Greek Λίγεια, Latinized Ligea) and carries the meaning 'the loud one' or 'the shrill one', based on the Ancient Greek term ligús (λῐγῠ́ς), which means 'loud' or 'shrill'. In Greek mythology, Ligeia is one of the Nereids, the 50 daughters of the sea god Nereus and the Oceanid Doris. Ligia is a relatively common first name worldwide, especially in the Portuguese-speaking world, particularly in Brazil, and it is also quite frequently encountered in Romania.
Where does the name Ligia come from?
The etymology of Ligia is Ancient Greek and means 'the loud one' or 'the shrill one'. The Ancient Greek word ligús (λῐγῠ́ς) stands for 'loud' or 'shrill'. The name is used in the following languages: Brazilian, Portuguese, Romanian, and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Ligia?
The pronunciation of Ligia is two to three syllables and is articulated as 'Li-gi-a' [ˈliːgia] or [ˈliːʒa]. The long 'i' sound gives the name brightness and clarity. The voiced 'g' or the soft 'sh' sound in the middle adds a fine, shimmering nuance. Ligia sounds elegant and melodic - light and soft in tone, with a gentle finish.
Popularity
In Germany, Ligia is one of the less common first names. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2008 at 1,636th place. In the last ten years, Ligia has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, resulting in a position of 7,676 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 9,043rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Ligi
Famous people
- Ligia Hernandez (Model from Venezuela)
- Ligia Petit (Venezuelan model)
- Ligia Silva (Iranian table tennis player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Ligia
Where does the name Ligia come from?
Ligia originates from Ancient Greek and is derived from the name Ligeia, which is known in Greek mythology as the name of a Nereid.
What does the name Ligia mean?
The name Ligia means 'the loud one' or 'the shrill one', derived from the Ancient Greek word ligús, which means 'loud' or 'shrill'.
How popular is the name Ligia?
Ligia is relatively common worldwide, especially in the Portuguese-speaking world, particularly in Brazil, as well as in Romania.