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Portia

Related to the Roman family name Porcius; possibly meaning "a pig" in Latin, though the name is known primarily through literary association.

Meaning and origin

Portia takes its roots from ancient Rome, deriving from the family name Porcius.

How to pronounce Portia

English (US)POR-shuh /ˈpɔrʃə/

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