Apostolia

Apostolia represents the feminine form of the Greek name Apostolos. It derives from the ancient Greek term apostéllō (ἀποστέλλω), which means 'to send away' or 'to dispatch'. Therefore, the first name carries the meaning 'the messenger' or 'the bearer'.

What does the name Apostolia mean?

Apostolia is the feminine variant of the Greek name Apostolos. It traces back to the ancient Greek word apostéllō (ἀποστέλλω), which means 'to send away' or 'to dispatch'. The girl's name is often associated with the meaning 'the messenger' or 'the bearer'. In a Christian context, the term 'apostle' describes a messenger of Jesus Christ, whose task is to spread the faith. Apostolia is especially common in Greece. A well-known bearer of this name is the Greek singer Apostolia Zoi.

Where does the name Apostolia come from?

Apostolia is a female first name of Greek origin, meaning 'the messenger' or 'the bearer'. The name is derived from the ancient Greek word apostéllō (ἀποστέλλω), which means 'to send away' or 'to dispatch'. Languages: Greek.

How do you pronounce Apostolia?

The pronunciation of Apostolia is phonetically rich and is usually rendered as 'A-pos-to-li-a' [apɔstoˈliːa], with the emphasis on the penultimate syllable. The open A sounds give the name a warm aura. The distinctive consonant sequence in the middle part provides structure and rhythm. Thus, Apostolia appears dignified and tradition-conscious - powerful, melodic, and expressive.

Popularity

In Germany, Apostolia enjoys great popularity. The name currently ranks 2,723rd in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2007, reaching rank 1,198. In the last ten years, Apostolia has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,309th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,516th. Worldwide, the recognition and frequency of Apostolia varies.

Nicknames & pet names

Apo / Apps / Lia

Similar first names

Famous people

• Apostolia Zoi (singer)