Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Ancient Roman priest and politician; He who burns offerings
Flaminia is a girl’s name of Italian origin. Derived from the Latin name Flaminius, it carries the legacy of one of the mightiest priests and politicians of Ancient Rome. As the story goes, Gaius Flaminius, a skilled orator, gave up his life to protect Italy from the invasion of Hannibal’s army. So it’s no wonder his name, which translates to “he who burns offerings,” lives up to its meaning. With a name like Flaminia, may your little one also learn to take one for the team when the time is right.
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