Leticia as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Leticia

What is the meaning of the name Leticia ?

The baby name Leticia is a girl name 4 syllables long and is pronounced luh-TEE-shuh.

Leticia is Spanish in Origin.

Leticia is a feminine given name that originated from the Latin word "laetitia" which means "joy" or "happiness". The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and was popularized by Saint Leticia, a 4th-century martyr. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, and French. In the United States, the name Leticia gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s.

The name Leticia is typically pronounced as luh-TEE-shuh or luh-TISH-uh. It is a three-syllable name with the emphasis on the second syllable. The name is commonly shortened to Letty or Tish. Leticia is a popular name in Latin American countries, particularly in Mexico, where it is often spelled with a "z" as Leticia.

Leticia is a feminine name and is predominantly used for girls. The name has various components, including "laetitia" which means joy or happiness, and the suffix "-ia" which is commonly used in feminine names. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, including Letizia in Italian and Let