Girl name
Patricia name meaning
“a woman of noble rank”
Patricia means “a woman of noble rank.” Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it is the female form of Latin Patricius, derived from an adjective referring to Rome’s patrician class. Its historical association is that Roman social class, and it shares its origin with Patrick and Patrik.
What does Patricia mean?
A woman of noble rank
In Turkish: soylu sınıftan olan kadın
Patricia developed from a word describing a particular social class in Roman society. In names, that historical sense broadened into an association with nobility. Patrick and Patrik are related masculine forms, while shortenings such as Pat and Tricia developed from Patricia in different language settings.
Origin of the name Patricia
Patricia is the feminine form of Latin Patricius. The Latin adjective originally described membership in Rome's patrician class.
How to pronounce Patricia
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /patɾid͡ʒia/ |
Is Patricia a girl’s name?
Yes, Patricia is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Patricia does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Patricia
What is the meaning of Patricia?
Patricia means “a woman of noble rank”. Patricia is the feminine form of Latin Patricius. The Latin adjective originally described membership in Rome's patrician class.
Is Patricia a girl’s name?
Yes, Patricia is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Patricia in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Patricia nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Patricia?
Patricia is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Patricia have?
Patricia has 4 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Patricia?
Patricia does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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