Flame, brightness
Pronunciation: VUR-jil-ee-uh
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Virgilia is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Flame". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: VUR-jil-ee-uh. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Βιργίλια
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
VUR-jil-ee-uh
IPA
/vərˈdʒɪliə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Virgilia was a Christian martyr who lived in the city of Cenchreae, near Corinth, during the 3rd century AD. She is said to have been a slave girl who was converted to Christianity by St. Paul during one of his visits to Corinth. When her master discovered her new faith, he ordered her to be killed. Virgilia was tortured and eventually beheaded for her refusal to renounce her faith. Her relics were later enshrined in a church dedicated to her in the city of Bari, Italy.
3rd century AD
Another tradition holds that Virgilia was a Vestal Virgin who was seduced by the Roman Emperor Tiberius in the 1st century BC. When she became pregnant, she was exposed and sentenced to be buried alive. However, she was rescued by St. Paul during one of his journeys to Rome. Paul converted her to Christianity and took her under his protection. Virgilia lived out the rest of her days as a Christian nun.
1st century BC
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Virgilia
Virgin, Virtuous, and Uplifting, a feminine given name
וירגיליה
Βιργίλια
Virgilia
Virgin, Virtuous, and Uplifting, a feminine given name
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