Leticia

The female first name Leticia stands for "the joy" or "the joyful one". Its roots lie in Latin, and it is derived from the original name Laetitia.

What does the name Leticia mean?

Leticia, the female first name, symbolizes "the joy" or "the joyful one". It has Latin origins and comes from the name Laetitia. In the form Leticia, it is considered a Spanish and Portuguese variant, while Letícia represents the Hungarian spelling. In Roman mythology, Laetitia was worshipped as a goddess and personified "unfounded joy". The Spanish translation emphasizes "loud, lively joy". Additionally, Laetitia and its variants are associated with the feast of "the Seven Joys of Mary", celebrated in the Catholic Church and bearing its Latin name Laetitiae Mariae. This feast has been held annually on July 5 since 1906. Common variants of the name include Letitia and Letizia.

Where does the name Leticia come from?

The name Leticia has its roots in Latin, derived from the word "laetitia", which means "the joy" or "happiness". The Latin composition laetitia stands for joy and happiness. Languages used include Portuguese, Spanish, and Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Leticia?

The pronunciation of Leticia is three to four syllables and melodic. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Le-ti-zi-a" [letˈsiːtsia] or [leˈtiːsia]. It begins with a bright E sound that conveys lightness. The stressed syllable with the long I adds brightness, while the open ending "-a" creates a gentle finish. Leticia thus appears feminine and sonorous - elegant, modern, and international.

When is the name day of Leticia?

The name day of Leticia is celebrated on July 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Leticia is among the popular first names. The name currently ranks 582nd on the list of most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2004, when it reached 253rd place. Over the last ten years, Leticia has been given as a first name about 1,000 times, placing it 511th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 450th. Worldwide, Leticia is differently popular in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Cia / Elli / Laetitten / Laiti / Le / Lea / Lele / Let / Lete / Letelli / Leti / Letitten / Leto / Letta / Letti / Letty / Lety / Lici / Licia / Tia / Tice / Tici / Ticia / Tietze / Tita / Tizi

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Famous people

• Leticia Birkheuer (model from Brazil)
• Leticia Bredice (Argentinian actress)
• Leticia Calderón (Mexican actress)
• Leticia Calderon (actress from Mexico)
• Leticia Cline (American model)
• Leticia Costas-Moreira (Spanish tennis player)
• Leticia Cyrus (film producer)
• Leticia de Oyuela (Honduran historian)
• Letícia de Souza (Brazilian sprinter)
• Leticia Dolera (Spanish actress)
• Leticia Gil Parra (Spanish cyclist)
• Leticia Hinojosa (American country musician)
• Leticia Izidoro Lima da Silva (Indian footballer)
• Leticia Koffke (German model)
• Leticia Moreno (Spanish violinist)
• Leticia Ortiz Rocasolano (journalist, now married to Spanish Crown Prince Felipe)
• Leticia Ortiz/Toretto (character from the "Fast & Furious" series)
• Leticia Palma (Mexican actress)
• Leticia Perdigon (Mexican actress)
• Leticia Persiles (Brazilian actress)