Claudia (given name)
| Pronunciation | Italian: [ˈklaudja] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Latin |
| Meaning | Lameness or enclosure |
| Region of origin | Italy |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Klaudia, Cláudia |
| Related names | Claudius, Claude, Claudine, Claudiu, Claudio |
Claudia is a female given name equivalent to Claudius or Claudio. In Portuguese, it is accented Cláudia. A variant and cognate form is Klaudia. It was originally used to refer to any woman who belonged to the ancient Roman Claudia gens. Claudia is a common name in countries that speak Germanic languages and Romance languages.