Latin

Pia

Pronounced PEE-uhShare

Meaning: Feminine form of Pius: pious or dutiful

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Pia is the feminine partner of Latin Pius. Its compact form carries an older meaning of devotion or dutifulness and is used in several European naming traditions.

Nicknames

  • Pi

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Pia comes from Latin.

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