Portia
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Noun — A female given name.
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Etymology
From the Latin family name Porcia, feminine form of Porcius, ultimately from porcus ("pig"). The name is now most associated with the clever heroine of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, and one of Uranus's moons is named after her.
Full origin of Portia →Frequently asked questions
What does “Portia” mean?
The word “Portia” means a female given name. In plain terms, a woman's name, famous from Shakespeare.
How do you pronounce “Portia”?
“Portia” is pronounced PAW-shuh (/ˈpɔɹ.ʃə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Portia” in a sentence?
Here is “Portia” used in a sentence: “Portia is a name best known from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.”
What part of speech is “Portia”?
“Portia” is a noun.
Where does the word “Portia” come from?
The word “Portia” comes from Latin.
