Aspasia - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Aspasia \a-spa-

is of Greek origin, and its meaning 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.

Aspasia is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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