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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