Olympia
Meaning of Olympia
The name Olympia, pronounced oh-LIM-pee-uh (/oʊˈlɪmpiə/), is a distinguished and evocative choice for a baby girl. Originating from Greek mythology, Olympia is most famously associated with Mount Olympus, the mythological home of the Greek gods and goddesses. It also refers to the ancient city of Olympia in Greece, where the original Olympic Games were held. This rich historical and cultural heritage imbues the name with a sense of grandeur and timeless elegance. The name has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States over the years, with its highest rank being 937 in 1918. While not exceedingly common today, it remains a unique and regal option for parents seeking a name with classical roots and powerful associations. Variations of this name include Olimpia, offering an alternative spelling that retains its majestic essence.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as oh-LIM-pee-uh (/oʊˈlɪmpiə/)
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Notable People Named Olympia
| Olympia Jean Snowe is an influential American businesswoman and politician who served as a United States Senator from Maine from 1995 to 2013, known for her ability to influence close votes and her moderate stance within the Republican Party. |
| Olympia Dukakis was a prolific American actress known for her work in stage productions, films, and television series. |
| Olympia Ann LePoint is an American author, professional speaker, and rocket scientist who designed rockets for NASA Space Shuttle missions and trademarked the term Mathaphobia. |
| Olympia Brown was a pioneering American minister and suffragist, known for being the first woman ordained with the consent of her denomination and for her advocacy for women's rights. |
| Olympia Montana Valance is an Australian actress and model known for her roles in Neighbours and Playing for Keeps, receiving a Logie Award nomination for Most Popular New Talent. |
| Olympia Mancini, Countess of Soissons, was a prominent figure at the court of King Louis XIV of France and later became the mother of the famous Austrian general Prince Eugene of Savoy. |
| Olympia Aldersey is an accomplished Australian rower, national champion, dual Olympian, and 2019 World Champion in the coxless four. |
| Olympia Scott, also known as Olympia Scott-Richardson, is a former WNBA player and college coach, as well as the co-founder of "Super Parenting LLC" and "A Wonderful Life! Coaching". |
| Olivia Jayne Bartley, also known as Olympia, is an Australian art-pop singer-songwriter-guitarist who gained recognition with her debut album Self Talk and received an ARIA Award nomination in 2016. |
| Olympia Fulvia Morata - Olimpia Fulvia Morata was an Italian classical scholar. |
| Olympia E. Morei-Remengesau is a curator from Palau, known for her leadership at the Belau National Museum and her efforts in cultural preservation and community engagement. |
| Olympia Louise Campbell is a British fashion model who appeared on the cover of Vogue Italia with her sister Edie. |
| Olympia Nicodemi - Olympia E. Nicodemi is a mathematician and mathematics educator known for her research in wavelets and the history of mathematics, and she was a distinguished teaching professor at the State University of New York at Geneseo until her retirement in 2020. |
| Olympia Vernon is an American author known for her novels Eden, Logic, and A Killing In This Town, with Eden winning the 2004 Richard and Hinda Rosenthal Foundation Award. |
| Olympia Zacharias is a Nauruan sprinter who represented her country at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics and held the national record for the 100m sprint. |
