About Phoenicia
The name "Phoenicia" refers to an ancient civilization and region located in the eastern Mediterranean, primarily in what is now modern-day Lebanon and parts of Syria and Israel. The term "Phoenicia" is derived from the Greek word "phoinix," meaning "purple," which was a highly valued dye produced by the Phoenicians. Known for their maritime prowess and trade networks, the Phoenicians were skilled seafarers and merchants who played a significant role in the development of Mediterranean trade and cultural exchange during the first millennium BCE.
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Most individuals with the name Phoenicia are female.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -50% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Phoenicia in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Phoenicia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.