Concordia

The first name Concordia has its roots in Roman mythology and can be directly translated from Latin as 'harmony.' In Roman mythology, Concordia is revered as the goddess of harmony.

What does the name Concordia mean?

Concordia is a female name that originates from Roman mythology and carries the meaning 'harmony.' The veneration of Saint Concordia, a nurse who died as a martyr in 258 during the Christian persecution in Rome, contributed to the name's spread. A less frequently used Nordic spelling is Konkordia.

Where does the name Concordia come from?

The origin of the name Concordia lies in Latin and Roman, where it means 'harmony.' The Latin formation concordia consists of elements for harmony and unity.

How do you pronounce Concordia?

The pronunciation of Concordia is four syllables and widely extended. It is rendered as 'Kon-kor-di-a' [kɔŋˈkɔʁdi̯a], with the emphasis typically on the second syllable. The recurring k- and o-sounds give the name a distinctive structure, while the bright ending -ia opens the sound forward. Thus, Concordia appears dignified and concise - majestic, clear, and harmonious.

When is the name day of Concordia?

The name day of Concordia is celebrated on August 13.

Popularity

In Germany, Concordia is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2006 at 906th. In the last ten years, Concordia has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, which placed it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,958th.

Nicknames & pet names

Coco / Conny

Famous people

• Concordia Scott (British sculptor)
• Elisabeth Concordia Crola (German painter)
• Saint Concordia (martyr (258 AD) in Rome)
• Theresa Concordia Maron (painter from Germany)