Phoenicia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Phoenicia is an ancient region in the eastern Mediterranean known for its skill in producing purple dye and its influence as seafarers and traders.
Meaning of the Name Phoenicia
Phoenicia is an ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean which encompasses parts of present-day Lebanon, Syria, and Israel. The name Phoenicia is derived from the Greek word 'Phoinike', meaning 'purple'. The Phoenicians were known for their skill in producing purple dye from a type of marine snail. They were also renowned as seafarers and traders, establishing colonies and trading networks across the Mediterranean. Phoenicia was a prosperous and influential civilization, making significant contributions to art, literature, and commerce.
Popularity of the Name Phoenicia
The popularity for the name Phoenicia peaked in popularity in the year 1989 with 12 births, which ranked number 10,802 out of 21,625 unique names for that year. Phoenicia had the most female births in 1989 with 12, which ranked number 6,532 out of 14,548 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Phoenicia
Popularity of Phoenicia by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Phoenicia. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Phoenicia in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Phoenicia is a great pick!
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