Portia
/pawrshuh/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Portia is a English name meaning "Pig". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, BE, Bahrain, BW. Latin; Derived from the Roman family name Porcius, believed to possibly originate from the Latin word 'porcus' meaning 'pig'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic pawrshuh
IPA pɔɹʃə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as pawrshuh. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Portia
- · Portia de Rossi - Actress
- · Portia Simpson-Miller - Former Prime Minister of Jamaica
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