Otilia
Fact sheet
- Name
- Otilia
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Otilia is a female first name that is common in Portuguese and Romanian cultures. In the form Otília, it can also be found in Slovak, Spanish, and Hungarian languages. The name is translated with meanings such as 'the rich', 'the possessor', and 'the heir'.
What does the name Otilia mean?
The first name Otilia has its roots in the Old High German language and represents a variant of Odilia. It is interpreted as 'the heir', 'the possessor' and has additional meanings. The origin of the name lies in the Old High German word 'ot', which means 'possession', 'inheritance', 'heritage', or 'wealth'. Similar names include Odilie, Otilie, Ottilia, and Ottilie, while other variants include Oda, Uota, Uoda, Uda, Ude, Uta, Ute, Utta, Odette, Odina, Odine, Odelia, Odilla, Otylia, Othona, and Okka. Male equivalents include Otto or Udo.
Where does the name Otilia come from?
Otilia is an Old High German name with meanings such as 'the heir' and 'the possessor'. The etymology comes from the Old High German term 'ot', which means 'possession', 'inheritance', 'heritage', or 'wealth'. Linguistic distribution in: Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Spanish, Hungarian.
How do you pronounce Otilia?
The pronunciation of Otilia is melodic and consists of four syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'O-ti-li-a' [oˈtiːli̯a]. The name begins with a rounded 'O', which has a calm aura. The clear middle structure provides stability, while the open '-lia' gently fades away. Otilia conveys a classic, soft, yet sonorously differentiated impression.
When is the name day of Otilia?
The name days for Otilia are celebrated on July 18 and December 13.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Otilia enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,740th in the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, Otilia has been given as a first name around 120 times, placing it at 2,200th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,529th.
Nicknames & pet names
Lia / Oti / Tilli / Tilly
Famous people
- Otilia Badescu (English table tennis player)
- Otilia Ruicu-Esanu (Romanian sprinter)
Frequently asked questions about the name Otilia
What is the origin of the name Otilia?
Otilia has its roots in Old High German and derives from the term 'ot', which means 'possession' or 'wealth'.
What does the first name Otilia mean?
The name Otilia is interpreted as 'the heir' or 'the possessor'.
How popular is the name Otilia?
Otilia is common in various countries such as Portugal, Romania, and Hungary, but has relatively low popularity in Germany.