Ligia
Meaning of Ligia
Ligia is a beautiful and unique name with origins in both Romanian and Portuguese. In Romanian, it is pronounced as LEE-gyah (/'liɡja/), while in Portuguese it is pronounced as LEE-zhuh (/'liʒə/). This name has variations such as Lidia, which adds to its versatility. Although not extremely popular, Ligia has been given to newborn girls in the United States over the years. In recent decades, it has maintained a steady presence on the charts, with occasional fluctuations in popularity. With its exotic sound and international appeal, Ligia would be a wonderful choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Romanian
- Pronunced as LEE-gyah (/'liɡja/)
Portuguese
- Pronunced as LEE-zhuh (/'liʒə/)
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Notable People Named Ligia
| Ligia Montoya was an influential Argentinian paper-folding artist who played a significant role in the development of modern artistic origami during the 'golden age' of the international origami movement. |
| Ligia Bezumavicius Bieliukas, also known as Ligija Bieliukenė, was a prominent member of the Lithuanian underground during World War II and later became a respected medical technologist in New York City. |
| Lígia Costa Maia da Silva is a Brazilian handball player who represents both US Altkirch in France and the Brazilian national team. |
