Meaning and history
Pelagia is a Greek feminine name derived from pelagios, meaning “of the sea,” from pelagos, “open sea.” Several early Christian saints and martyrs bore the name, including Saint Pelagia of Antioch, helping it spread through Orthodox and Catholic traditions. Its marine meaning is linguistic rather than a reference to a specific sea goddess. Notable bearers include Polish aviator Pelagia Majewska and Russian poet and singer Pelageya Khanova, whose stage name represents the Russian form Pelageya.
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In 2019, 5 babies were recorded with the name Pelagia, ranking #15,539 among girls.