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Meanings

Italian Baby Names Meaning:

In Italian Baby Names the meaning of the name Octavia is: Born eighth.

Latin Baby Names Meaning:

In Latin Baby Names the meaning of the name Octavia is: Born Eighth. In the Roman Empire, Octavia was the sister of Octavian who was married to Mark Antony (as a political alliance). They were later divorced (in 32 BC).

Shakespearean Baby Names Meaning:

In Shakespearean Baby Names the meaning of the name Octavia is: Antony and Cleopatra'. Sister to Caesar and wife to Mark Antony.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Octavia is: Born eighth.

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