Clelia
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- Name
- Clelia
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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Clelia is a female name that is considered the feminine form of the ancient Roman name Cloelius. Translated into English, it means 'the Famous' or 'the Praised'.
What does the name Clelia mean?
The name Clelia has its roots in ancient Rome and is the feminine derivation of the name Cloelius. Translated into English, it means 'the Famous' or 'the Praised'. The origin of the name lies in the Latin verb cluēre, which encompasses 'to be praised', 'to be famous', and 'to be celebrated'. In Roman mythology, Cloelia is described as a noble Roman woman who was handed over as a hostage to the Etruscan king Porsenna. After her escape and recapture, she was released by Porsenna due to her bravery. The French variant of the name is Clélia, while Cloelia is another form. In Germany, the name has been given since the 1960s and gained particular recognition through the novel 'The Charterhouse of Parma' by the author Stendhal (Marie-Henri Beyle) from 1839.
Where does the name Clelia come from?
The name Clelia has Latin and Roman roots and means 'the Famous'. It is derived from the Latin word cluēre, which means 'to be praised', 'to be famous', and 'to be celebrated'. The name is widespread in several languages, including English, Italian, and Latin.
How do you pronounce Clelia?
The sound and pronunciation of Clelia are melodic. The name is two to three syllables and is pronounced as 'Cle-li-a' [ˈkleːlia]. The combination of the consonants cl- provides a clear and structured beginning, while the open vowel sequence in the middle creates a flowing, harmonious movement before the ending gently fades away. Clelia has an elegant and light sound.
When is the name day of Clelia?
The name day for Cloelia is celebrated on July 13.
Popularity
In Germany, Clelia is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th among the most common female names. Its highest placement was in 2007 at rank 1,198. In the last ten years, Clelia has been given as a first name about 40 times, placing it at 4,120th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,020th.
Nicknames & pet names
Cle / Clea / Clecle / Clelchen / Clele / Cleli / Cleluschi / Lia
Famous people
- Clelia Barbieri (Italian founder of a religious order)
- Clelia Duel Mosher (American physicist)
- Clelia Iruzun (pianist from Brazil)
- Clelia Matania (British actress)
- Clelia Sarto (actress)
- Clelia Tini (swimmer)
- Clelia Ventura (actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Clelia
Where does the name Clelia come from?
Clelia has Latin and Roman roots and is the feminine form of the name Cloelius.
What does the name Clelia mean?
The name Clelia means 'the Famous' and is derived from the Latin verb cluēre, which means 'to be praised' or 'to be celebrated'.
How popular is the name Clelia?
In Germany, Clelia has been given since the 1960s and experienced a rise in popularity due to literary works like 'The Charterhouse of Parma' by Stendhal.