Lica

Lica is regarded as a Portuguese pet form of the name Ligia, which has its origin in Ligeia (Λιγεία). The meaning of the name is 'the one with the clear voice.'

What does the name Lica mean?

The name Lica is a Portuguese diminutive of Ligia, which traces back to Ligeia (Λιγεία). Its meaning is 'the one with the clear voice.' The roots lie in the ancient Greek word ligys (λιγύς), which means 'clear-voiced,' 'shrill,' or 'whistling.' Furthermore, Lica is also regarded as a Romanian diminutive of Vasilica, a feminine form of the name Basilius, meaning 'the Royal one.' This origin comes from the ancient Greek basileús, which means 'the king,' 'the chief,' 'the master,' 'the lord,' or 'the patron,' or basíleios, which means 'royal.' Additionally, Lică is a Romanian form of the boy's name Paulica (Paulică), a rare spelling of Paul, meaning 'the little one,' derived from the Latin paulus for 'small.'

Where does the name Lica come from?

The origin of the name Lica is ancient Greek and means 'the one with the clear voice.'

How do you pronounce Lica?

The pronunciation of Lica is two syllables and is rendered as 'Li-ca' [ˈliːka]. The bright i sound adds lightness, while the hard k provides a clear structure. The open ending on -a leads to a gentle, harmonious conclusion. Lica appears compact and friendly - simple, bright, and balanced in sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Lica is a rare name and currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common feminine first names. Its best ranking was in 2022, when it reached 3,777th place. In the last ten years, Lica has been given as a first name approximately 20 times, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,112th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lici / Lisi

Famous people

• Lica Movila (Romanian football player)
• Lica Nunweiller (footballer from Romania)