Prima

PREE-mah'PREE-mah'2 syllables
🇻🇦Latin
Leader

MEANING

First

ORIGIN

Roman

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Latin word 'primus,' meaning 'first.'

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used to denote the first-born child or something of primary importance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, 'Prima' has been used in Roman cultures and has appeared in literature and legal documents as a given name.

🇮🇹Italian
Resonant

MEANING

First

ORIGIN

Italian

ETYMOLOGY

Similar to the Latin origin, derived from 'primo' or 'prima,' meaning 'first.'

CULTURAL NOTES

In Italy, it can be used to refer to something or someone as primary or premier.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used traditionally as a feminine given name in Italian-speaking regions.

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Prima - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations