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Name Origin

Lia is a feminine given name of Italian and Greek origin. It is a short form of names like Amelia, Felicia, and Cornelia. In Italian, it means 'flower,' symbolizing beauty, grace, and fragility. In Greek, it is associated with the goddess Rhea, signifying motherhood, fertility, and abundance.

italiangreekfeminineflowerbeautygracefragilitymotherhoodfertilityabundance

Famous People

Lia Thomas (1999-)

Swimmer

  • Won the NCAA Division I Women's 500-yard freestyle championship in 2022
  • Became a prominent figure in the debate surrounding transgender athletes in sports

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