Lesbia

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of the name Lesbia is not entirely clear, but it is associated with the island of Lesbos in Greece and is often thought to mean "from Lesbos".
Pronunciation
The name Lesbia is pronounced "LESS-bee-uh".
les-bee-yah(Literature, Latin American Spanish)
Popularity
The name Lesbia is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names for girls in the United States or other countries.

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Lesbia Name meanings & History

The name Lesbia is of Latin origin and is derived from the name of the island of Lesbos in Greece. It was made popular by the Roman poet Gaius Valerius Catullus who addressed his lover, Clodia Metelli, as Lesbia in his poetry. The meaning of the name Lesbia is not entirely clear, but it is associated with the island of Lesbos in Greece and is often thought to mean "from Lesbos". Means "woman from Lesbos" in Latin, Lesbos being a Greek island in the northeastern Aegean Sea which was home to a circle of young girl lovers including Sappho. This name was used by Latin poet Catullus as a pseudonym for the woman he loved, who is commonly identified as Clodia Metelli. It also occurs in the German romance 'Wigamur' (1240–60; about an Arthurian knight), belonging to a cave woman who abducts and rears the infant title character. Lesbia is a name that is primarily used in Latin cultures and among those who appreciate its literary and historical significance.

Zodiac Sign of Lesbia: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Lesbia:

L: Lover,Lovely,Luscious,Lazy,Legal,Liaison,Languid

E: Enliven,Expressive,Environment,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Entertain

S: Sensuality,Social Standing,Sex,Solidity,Success,Security,Status

B: Brains,Bashful,Bountiful,Beauty

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

A: Aggressive,Argumentative,Action,Angry,Ambitious,Assertive

Lesbia is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Devious name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strong name

2.) Lesbia (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) native of the Greek island of Lesbos.