Apollonia

Feminine variation of Apollo, Greek mythology name

"destroyer, strength; father's light"

Apollonia Origin and Meaning

The name Apollonia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "destroyer, strength; father's light".

This name of a third-century Christian martyr has an romantic, appealing feel in the modern world. It first came to American attention via Prince's love interest in the film Purple Rain. It could make an unexpected route to sweet nickname Polly — or perhaps to the quirky apple!

St. Apollonia of Alexandria propelled her name into great popularity in the Middle Ages; her name is invoked against toothaches.

Apolonia, one 'l', is the name of a character in John Steinbeck's novel, The Pearl.

Apollonia Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1123 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Apollonia

• 1123 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Apollonia

• Saint Apollonia 2nd,century Christian martyr
• Patricia "Apollonia" Kotero American singer/actress
• Apollonie Sabatier (born Aglaé) French artists' model/muse
• Apollonia Saintclair illustrator (erotica)
• Karin Apollonia Müller German,born photographer

The name Apollonia in Pop Culture

• Apollonia Greek feminine form of Apollo, meaning "destroyer"
• Apollonia character in film "Purple Rain;" played by Apollonia Kotero
• Apollonia character on TV's "Carnivale"
• Apollonia Vitelli Corleone, character in "The Godfather" saga
• Apollonia one of Carla's many middle names on "Cheers"

International Variations of the name Apollonia

• Appoline French
• Apolline French
• Abelone Danish
• Appolinia French
• Apolonia Spanish