Aspasia

Aspasia meaning and name origin

Aspasia \a-spa-sia, as-pasia\ as a girl's name is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Aspasia is "welcome, invite". The famous Athenian statesman Pericles had a mistress named Aspasia, who was noted for her beauty and wit.

For more information, see also the related name Asia.

A similar baby name is Hypasia.

View a list of the 2 names that reference Aspasia.

Popularity of Aspasia

Aspasia is not a popular first name for women and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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