Parthenia

Q: What is the origin of Parthenia?

Parthenia is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Parthenia a girl name?

Parthenia is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Virgin"

From Greek parthenos meaning virgin, historically used as a learned or classical personal name in English tradition.

Themes:greekmythicparthenosclassical

Mythology Mythological Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Parthenia

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#17030Ranked in 2024

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Parthenia was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

-5103

lower than 2023

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Parthenia Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Parthenia.

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Parie

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Part

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part

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pary

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enia

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niay

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pie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Parthenia

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Parthenia mean?

Parthenia means "Virgin". From Greek parthenos meaning virgin, historically used as a learned or classical personal name in English tradition.

What is the origin of Parthenia?

Parthenia is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Parthenia?

According to the latest SSA data, Parthenia is currently ranked #17030 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Parthenia a girl name?

Parthenia is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Parthenia?

Popular nicknames for Parthenia include Parie, Part, part, pa, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Parthenia?

There are many names similar to Parthenia in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek

Syllables4

Length9 letters

US Rank#17030

Trend↓ Falling

Starts withP

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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