Flavia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. The name is most commonly used in Brazil, Italy, Portugal Romania, and in Spanish-speaking countries. It is in occasional use in the United States, where 18 newborn girls were given the name in 2022.
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Origin
Originating from the Latin word "flavus", meaning "golden" or "blonde", Flavia became an Ancient Roman nomen gentilicium for women of the gens Flavia. This gens gave rise to two imperial dynasties, the Flavian dynasty of the 1st-century and the Constantinian dynasty of the 2nd and 3rd-centuries, their use of the name (and its masculine counterpart Flavius) helped spread its popularity in the ancient world. As a nomen Flavia is the name of Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox saints: Flavia Domitilla, wife of Clemens, Flavia Domitilla and Flavia.
Notable people
Flavia Arcaro (1876–1937), American actress
Flavia Bujor (born 1988), Romanian-born French novelist
Flavia Cacace (born 1980), Italian dancer
Flavia DeBrito, American politician
Flavia Eberhard (born 1976), Brazilian free-diver
Flavia Fortunato (born 1964), Italian singer, actress, and television presenter
Flavia Seia Isaurica (fl. 140s), ancient Roman businesswoman
Flavia Lötscher (born 2004), Swiss rower
Flavia Lüscher (born 2003), Swiss footballer
Flávia de Oliveira (born 1983), Brazilian model
Flavia Pansieri (born 1951), Italian former United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Assistant Secretary-General
Flavia Pennetta (born 1982), Italian tennis player
Flávia Saddy (born 1978), Brazilian voice actress.
Flávia Saraiva (born 1999), Brazilian artistic gymnast
Flavia Schwarz (born 1986), Swiss footballer
Flavia Tata Nardini, Italian aerospace engineer and entrepreneur based in South Australia
Flavia Tartaglini (born 1985), Italian sports sailor
Flavia Tumusiime (born 1989), Ugandan actress, model, radio, and television personality
Notable people with the spelling "Flavie"
Flavie Aumond, Canadian freestyle skier
Flavie Flament, French television and radio presenter
Flavie Van den Hende, Belgian cello player
Flavie Lemaître (born 1988), French footballer
Flavie Renouard (born 2000), French steeplechase runner
As a surname
Oyié Flavié (born 1973), Cameroonian footballer
Fictional characters
Flavia Brent, a character in the play Noises Off
Flavia Gemina, a character in The Roman Mysteries
Princess Flavia, a character in The Prisoner of Zenda and its sequel Rupert of Hentzau
Flavia de Luce, a character in the Alan Bradley mystery series
Flavia, a character from the Latin textbook Ecce Romani
Buildings
Porto Flavia