Meaning
light, luminous
Origin
Ligia is a name of Latin origin, rooted in roman tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (AO, BR, CH, CL, CO, CR, ES, GT, IE, IT, MU, MX, PT, US).
Style
- elegant
- classic
- international
- nature
- feminine
- literary
Famous people named Ligia
- Lygia (Greek mythological figure)
- Ligia Oceanica (scientist)
- Lygia Fagundes Telles
- Ligia O'Ward
- Ligia Ochoa
- Lygia, a character in the novel 'Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure' by William Beckford
Variations
Lydia, Ligea, Lígia (Portuguese adaptation), Lidija (Slavic variant), Ligi, Ligija, Ligía (Spanish), Ligi (Polish), Licia
Nicknames
Ligi
Popularity
Ligia appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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