Perpetua: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“everlasting; perpetual”

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پرپیچوا

Perpetua

Perpetua (پرپیچوا, Latin Perpetua) is a Christian girl’s name that means “everlasting; perpetual”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Perpetua.

Perpetua at a glance

Meaning: everlasting; perpetual
Gender: Girl
Origin: Latin
Faith: Christian
Say it: pur-pech-oo-uh
Syllables: 4
Letters: 8
First letter: P · پ

Meaning of Perpetua

In English: everlasting; perpetual
اردو میں معنی: ہمیشہ رہنے والی

Origin and history of Perpetua

From Latin perpetua, meaning 'everlasting'.

Base wordLatin perpetua

How to say and write Perpetua

Say it: pur-pech-oo-uh4 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Perpetua
Urdu: پرپیچوا
Original script: Perpetua
Known bearer: St Perpetua, martyr of Carthage
Themes: Life

Sibling names for Perpetua

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Questions about the name Perpetua

What does the name Perpetua mean?

Perpetua means “everlasting; perpetual”. In Urdu: ہمیشہ رہنے والی. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Perpetua a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Perpetua is a girl’s name.

Is Perpetua a Christian name?

Yes. Perpetua is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin perpetua, meaning 'everlasting'.

How do you pronounce Perpetua?

Say it “pur-pech-oo-uh”: 4 syllables.

How do you write Perpetua in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Perpetua is written پرپیچوا. In its original script: Perpetua.

Who is a famous person named Perpetua?

St Perpetua, martyr of Carthage

Is the meaning of Perpetua verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.