What does my name mean?

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What does my name mean?

My name is Victoria, but what does it mean?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Victoria is pronounced vic-TOR-ee-ah. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "victory". Feminine form of Victor. Victoria was a goddess who smiled on the ancient Roman people for many centuries. Early Christians adopted the name, probably due to Saint Paul's praise of "God, which giveth us the victory". Royal associations from 19th-century England's Queen Victoria and the four-syllable pronunciation give Victoria an air of dignity, formality and distinction. Victoria's short forms and nicknames are very informal by contrast. Vittoria is an Italian form; Viktoria is Czech. See also Latoya. Actress Victoria Principal.

Victoria is a very popular female first name and a very popular surname, according to the 1990 U.S. Census. Displayed below is the popularity ranking and trend for the girl's name Victoria as compared to other baby names. Click here to compare Victoria with its variants.