Apollonia

Gender: Female Origin of Apollonia: Greek, Feminine variation of Apollo, Greek sun god.

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Apollonia Origin and Meaning

The name Apollonia is a girl's name of Greek origin.

This name of a third century Christian martyr has an exotic, appealing feel in the modern world. It first came to American attention via Prince's love interest in the film Purple Rain.

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.

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Famous People Named Apollonia

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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

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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"