Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 05, 2024

Iberia

US Popularity Rank: None

Origin: Portuguese

Meaning: From the Iberian peninsula

Iberia is a feminine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin. Perfect for honoring baby’s heritage, it means “from the Iberian peninsula.” It ultimately stems from the Ancient Greek Ibēria and is thought to be connected to the river Ibēros, which is now more commonly known as the Ebro. As a noun, Ibēria came from the Latin word Hiberia or the Greek Ἰβηρία and was originally used by Greek geographers to describe the Iberian Peninsula. With its roots in geography, the name Iberia might inspire a little adventurer in baby.

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