Apollonia

Greek, Feminine variation of Apollo, Greek sun god.

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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