Galicia

Galicia Meaning & Origin

About Galicia
The name "Galicia" is derived from the ancient Celtic tribe known as the Gallaeci, who inhabited the region in northwestern Spain during the Roman era. The name itself is believed to have originated from the Celtic word "galla," meaning "power" or "strength." Over time, Galicia has become the name of a historical and cultural region that encompasses parts of modern-day Spain and Portugal, known for its distinct Celtic heritage, lush landscapes, and unique language.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Galicia are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G04020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AH0 L IH1 SH IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/gəˈlɪʃiə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', 'KLX')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Galicia in Braille

Here's how to represent Galicia in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Galicia in braille

How to Spell the Name Galicia in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Galicia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Galicia in sign language

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