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Claudia
KLAW-dee-uh
Claudia (name) means a female given name of Latin origin, the feminine form of Claudius. Example: “Claudia Schiffer became a top fashion model in the 1990s.”
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A female given name of Latin origin, the feminine form of Claudius.
"Mexico’s presidential campaign is well underway and if the polls are to be believed, Claudia Sheinbaum, a physicist and candidate of the left-leaning ruling Morena party, could be the country’s next president."
— Ilan Stavans, Will Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum, a Jewish Woman, Blaze a Trail or Follow One? (2024)
"Claudia Schiffer became a top fashion model in the 1990s."
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Etymology
In use since the 16th century, borrowed from Latin Claudia.
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What does “Claudia” mean?
The word “Claudia” means a female given name of Latin origin, the feminine form of Claudius.
How do you pronounce “Claudia”?
“Claudia” is pronounced KLAW-dee-uh (/ˈklɔː.di.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Claudia” in a sentence?
Here is “Claudia” used in a sentence: “Claudia Schiffer became a top fashion model in the 1990s.”
What part of speech is “Claudia”?
“Claudia” is a name.
Is “Claudia” a common word?
“Claudia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the origin of the name Claudia?
Claudia is a female given name of Latin origin, formed as the feminine version of Claudius. It has been adopted across many cultures that draw on Latin naming traditions.
Is "Claudia" related to the name "Claude"?
Yes, both names derive from the same Latin root, Claudius, with "Claude" typically used as a male name and "Claudia" as its feminine form.
Is Claudia a masculine or feminine name?
Claudia is a feminine given name, the female counterpart to the masculine "Claudius" or "Claude."
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