Lavinia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lavinia Name at a Glance

Name	Lavinia
Meaning	In classical mythology, Lavinia was the daughter of King Latinus and the wife of Trojan hero Aeneas, who named the city Lavinium in her honour.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Lavinia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lavinia means “In classical mythology, Lavinia was the daughter of King Latinus and the wife of Trojan hero Aeneas, who named the city Lavinium in her honour”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lavinia Name Origin

Our database records Lavinia under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lavinia a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lavinia is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lavinia

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