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Gender
Feminine
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Origin of the Name Aspasia
Greek
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Usage of the Name Aspasia
Greek, Ancient Greek
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Meaning of the Name Aspasia
The name Aspasia is a feminine form of the ancient Greek name Aspasios meaning "welcome".
A famous bearer of the name was Aspasia (c. 470 BC - c. 400 BC), a Greek woman who was the lover of Pericles, the Athenian statesman.
She was mentioned in the writings of many ancient Greek authors, including Plato and Xenophon.
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Famous Bearers
Other bearers of the name Aspasia include Aspasia Annia Regilla (125 - 160), a Roman aristocratic and influential woman;
Aspasia Manos (1896 - 1972), a Greek princess.
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Names Related to Aspasia
List of names related to Aspasia.
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