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Marcia

Feminine form of the Roman family name Marcius, itself built on Marcus and ultimately linked to Mars, the Roman god of war.

Meaning and origin

Marcia began as a Roman family name, the feminine form of Marcius, a clan name built on the common praenomen Marcus and, further back, on Mars, the god the Romans linked with war and the coming of spring.

How to pronounce Marcia

English (US)MAR-shuh /ˈmɑːrʃə/

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