name
Litia
lee-TEE-ah
liˈtiːɑListen
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Syllable breakdown
Litia
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Lozi (Zambia)
- Meaning
- a Lozi royal name with deep historical resonance; Litia was the given name of Lewanika the Great, the most celebrated Lozi king (Litunga), who negotiated the treaty with the British South Africa Company in 1900 while maintaining Lozi cultural autonomy; the name conveys royal dignity and diplomatic wisdom
- Gender
- male
- Also spelled
- Letia
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables; stress the second; 'ti' carries a long 'ee', the final 'a' is open
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