Claudia (given name)

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Claudia
PronunciationItalian: [ˈklaudja]
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameLatin
MeaningLameness[1] or enclosure[2]
Region of originItaly
Other names
Alternative spellingKlaudia, Cláudia
Related namesClaudius, Claude, Claudine, Claudiu, Claudio

Claudia is a female given name equivalent to Claudius or Claudio. In Portuguese, it is accented Cláudia. A variant and cognate form is Klaudia. It was originally used to refer to any woman who belonged to the ancient Roman Claudia gens. Claudia is a common name in countries that speak Germanic languages and Romance languages.

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  1. ^ "Meaning, origin, and history of the name Claudius". Behind The Name.
  2. ^ "Claudia – Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity". Retrieved February 11, 2022.