noun
Olivia
oh-LIH-vee-uh
noun
1
A female given name, ultimately from Latin, and one of the most popular girls' names in English-speaking countries today.
"Olivia has topped the list of most popular baby girl names for several years running."
How to Use Olivia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA widely used female first name, related in origin to the word "olive."
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Etymology
Derived from Latin oliva ("olive"); the name was popularised in English by its use for a character in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.