Licia

Licia is a feminine variant of the Italian name Licio, which has its origin in the name Lýkios (Λύκιος). The name is literally translated as "the woman from Lycia," "the Lycian woman," or "the one originating from Lycia."

What does the name Licia mean?

Licia represents a feminine form of the Italian name Licio, which is derived from Lýkios (Λύκιος). The name translates to "the woman from Lycia," "the Lycian woman," or "the one originating from Lycia." Its roots lie in the ancient Greek term Lykía (Λυκία), meaning "the woman from Lycia." The Lycians were an Anatolian people who lived in the region of Lycia. In Hungary, the name Lícia is considered a short form of Felicia. Other feminine variants include Lycia as well as Lycia. The masculine forms of the name are Lykios and Lycius.

Where does the name Licia come from?

The origin of Licia is ancient Greek and means "the woman from Lycia."

How do you pronounce Licia?

The pronunciation of Licia is melodious and elegant. It is pronounced as "Li-cia" [ˈliːtʃa], with the combination of consonants creating a gentle emphasis, while the open vowels give the name a soft touch. The ending "-cia" provides a harmonious, rounded finish. Thus, Licia appears melodic and delicate – light, clear, and with a fine auditory grace.

Popularity

In Germany, Licia is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2021, reaching 2,107th place. Over the last ten years, Licia has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,309th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,494th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lici / Liss

Famous people

• Licia Albanese (opera singer from Italy)
• Licia Maglietta (Italian actress)
• Licia Troisi (Italian author)