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Borgia

Borgia (name) means an Italian surname, famously borne by the House of Borgia, a powerful Renaissance family. Example: “The Borgia family wielded enormous influence over the papacy.”

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An Italian surname, famously borne by the House of Borgia, a powerful Renaissance family.

"The Borgia family wielded enormous influence over the papacy."

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Etymology

Borrowed from Italian Borgia, from Spanish Borja.

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Borgia” mean?

The word “Borgia” means an Italian surname, famously borne by the House of Borgia, a powerful Renaissance family.

How do you use “Borgia” in a sentence?

Here is “Borgia” used in a sentence: “The Borgia family wielded enormous influence over the papacy.”

What part of speech is “Borgia”?

“Borgia” is a name.

Where does the word “Borgia” come from?

The word “Borgia” comes from Italian. Borrowed from Italian Borgia, from Spanish Borja.

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