Ottavia
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| Pronunciation | /otˈta.vja/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Feminine |
| Language | Italian |
| Name day | 20 November (Italy) |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Latin |
| Meaning | Eighth |
| Other names | |
| Variant form | Ottaviana |
| Related names | Ottavio |
Ottavia (/otˈta.vja/) is a Latin origin feminine given name.[1] It is the feminine version of Ottavio and has a variant, Ottaviana.[1] The name means "eighth".[1] Its name day is 20 November in Italy which is celebrated in honor of Saint Ottavio the Martyr.[1]
People with the name include:
- Claudia Ottavia, Roman empress and wife of Nero
- Ottavia Penna Buscemi (1907–1986), Italian politician
- Ottavia Cestonaro (born 1995), Italian athlete
- Ottavia Piccolo (born 1949), Italian actress
- Ottavia Vitagliano (1894–1975), Italian writer, editor and publisher
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