Name Meaning & Origin
"A female given name from Latin."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Clelia is a feminine given name derived from the Latin Cloelia, associated with the root of the verb cluere "to have renown, fame," and the name therefore means "illustrious, famous." In Roman legend Cloelia was a maiden who was given to an Etruscan invader as a hostage, but managed to escape by swimming across the Tiber.
Clelia is a feminine given name derived from the Latin Cloelia, associated with the root of the verb cluere "to have renown, fame," and the name therefore means "illustrious, famous." In Roman legend Cloelia was a maiden who was given to an Etruscan invader as a hostage, but managed to escape by swimming across the Tiber.
Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.
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Root element "Clelia" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A female given name from Latin.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~530 people named Clelia in the US. Peaked in 1920 with 21 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Clelia is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 9.
Clelia is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 530 people in the United States are named Clelia. The name peaked in 1920 with 21 recorded uses.
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