Origin and Meaning of Virgnia

Pure, maiden

Origin: Latin - Derived from the Latin word 'virgo', meaning 'maiden' or 'virgin'. The name is often associated with the Latin phrase 'virginitas' which translates to purity.

• Virginia is the name of the U.S. state named in honor of Queen Elizabeth I of England, known as the 'Virgin Queen'.
• The name has been popular in English-speaking countries and has various cultural references, including Virginia Woolf, a prominent modernist author.
• Notable bearers of the name include Virginia Apgar, an American obstetrical anesthetist known for the Apgar Score, and Virginia Slims, a popular brand of cigarettes.
• Virginia experienced significant popularity in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1930s and remaining relatively common through the 1950s.
• Variations of Virginia include Ginny, Gigi, and the Spanish form, Virginia, which is pronounced similarly but with a softer 'g' sound.