Portia

Portia Meaning & Origin

About Portia
The name Portia is of Latin origin and means "pig" or "piglet." It is derived from the Latin word "porcus," which means "pig." In Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice," Portia is a strong and intelligent character known for her wit and resourcefulness. The name Portia is often associated with qualities such as intelligence, independence, and charm.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Portia are female.

Portia Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRX
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0630
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 R SH AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɔrʃə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Portia in Braille

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

The name Portia in braille

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

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

The name Portia in sign language

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