Aricia
Αρίκια
Aricia Name meanings & History
The meaning of Aricia is uncertain, but it is believed to come from the Greek name “Erichthonios”, meaning “earth-born”. It is also thought to be a combination of the name “Aria”, which means “air” in Italian, and “Arcadia”, a region in ancient Greece known for its natural beauty and tranquility. Latinized form of the Greek Άρικία (Arikia), probably derived from Latin aro "to plough". Aricia was a niece of King Aegeus of Athens and became the wife of Virbius - the name by which Hippolytos went after he came back to life as a demigod. According to Roman tradition, she gave her name to a place holy to Diana (to whom Virbius was particularly devoted) which in time became a Roman town.In the literary world, Aricia was one of the main characters in Jean Racine's tragedy Phèdre (1677). Aricia is used primarily as a feminine given name.
Zodiac Sign of Aricia: Action Aries
Synonyms of Aricia:
A: Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive,Action,Ambitious,Angry
R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful
I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate
C: Chatty,Candid,Cute,Copycat,Choice,Curious,Clever
Aricia is:- a Formal name
- a Informal name
- a Mature name
- a Refined name
- a Rough name
Related Names to Aricia
Aria, Arya, Arisa, Aricela, Ariadne, Arianna
