♀ Name Portia – Pig

Q: What does the name Portia mean?

The name Portia is derived from the Latin word 'porcus,' which means 'pig.'

Origin:	Latin
Meaning:	pig
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Portia is an English feminine name derived from the Roman family name Porcius, which in turn comes from the Latin word “porcus,” meaning “pig”.

Where does the name Portia come from?

The English feminine name Portia is derived from the Roman family name Porcius, which in turn comes from the Latin word “porcus,” meaning “pig.” This is likely because pig farming was an important source of income for the Porcia family. Famous members of this family include the Roman statesman Cato the Elder (Marcus Porcius Cato) and his great-grandson Cato the Younger (Marcus Porcius Cato Uticensis).
The name Portia is also used for a heroine in Shakespeare’s play “The Merchant of Venice” (1596). Additionally, Portia is the name of one of the 27 known moons of the planet Uranus. The name is also given to a genus of jumping spiders.

What does the name Portia mean?

The name Portia is derived from the Latin word “porcus,” which means “pig.”

Word composition

Latin “porcus” = pig

Pronunciation of Portia

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Popularity of the name Portia

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