Apolonia

Meaning of Apolonia

Apolonia is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning “of Apollo,” a nod to the ancient deity of light and music. Over time it has migrated into Polish usage—pronounced ah-paw-LAWN-yah—and into Spanish as ah-poh-LOH-nee-ah, each rendering gently shaped by local intonation. Associated with Saint Apolonia, a third-century martyr celebrated for her steadfast courage, the name conjures a gleam akin to a Persian sunrise on a wide desert horizon. In the United States it remains strikingly rare—16 newborns in 2024, ranking 934th—but its discretion spares any bearer from an army of namesakes at recess. From an analytical standpoint, Apolonia’s enduring yet low-frequency pattern offers parents a blend of classical gravitas and lyrical resonance.

Pronunciation

Polish

• Pronunced as ah-paw-LAWN-yah (/apɔˈlɔɲa/)

Spanish

• Pronunced as ah-poh-LOH-nee-ah (/apoˈlonja/)

• Nia
• Apollonia
• Polly
• Pola
• Lonia
• Polina
• Apolline