Pellegrina
/P-EH-L-L-EH-G-R-IH-N-AA/
Pilgrim — Pellegrina (Italian, Latin peregrina) means 'female pilgrim,' one journeying to a holy place. The pilgrimage motif is central to Catholic spiritual tradition (Santiago de Compostela, the Holy Land). Borne by St. Pellegrina of Nicomedia, an early martyr. A name for a journeyer.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Pellegrina is a Christian girl name of Italian origin, meaning “Pilgrim — Pellegrina (Italian, Latin peregrina) means 'female pilgrim,' one journeying to a holy place. The pilgrimage motif is central to Catholic spiritual tradition (Santiago de Compostela, the Holy Land). Borne by St. Pellegrina of Nicomedia, an early martyr. A name for a journeyer.”.
Pellegrina is a girl's name of Italian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Pilgrim — Pellegrina (Italian, Latin peregrina) means 'female pilgrim,' one journeying to a holy place. The pilgrimage motif is central to Catholic spiritual tradition (Santiago de Compostela, the Holy Land). Borne by St. Pellegrina of Nicomedia, an early martyr. A name for a journeyer." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Italian, European families, Pellegrina carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Pellegrina
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Pellegrina lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Pellegrina's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Pellegrina's saint & feast day →What does Pellegrina's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Pellegrina resonates in either tradition.
Pellegrina's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Pellegrina's full reading →
Does Pellegrina go with your family's names?
Pellegrina breaks into 10 sounds: /P-EH-L-L-EH-G-R-IH-N-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Pellegrina sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Pellegrina beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Pellegrina — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Pellegrina
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Pellegrina
What does the name Pellegrina mean?
Pellegrina means "Pilgrim — Pellegrina (Italian, Latin peregrina) means 'female pilgrim,' one journeying to a holy place. The pilgrimage motif is central to Catholic spiritual tradition (Santiago de Compostela, the Holy Land). Borne by St. Pellegrina of Nicomedia, an early martyr. A name for a journeyer.." It is a girl name of Italian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Pellegrina a boy or girl name?
Pellegrina is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Pellegrina?
Pellegrina is of Italian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Italian, European families.
Is Pellegrina a Christian name?
Yes. Pellegrina is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Italian origin.
What does Pellegrina mean in Italian?
Pellegrina originates from Italian, where it means "Pilgrim — Pellegrina (Italian, Latin peregrina) means 'female pilgrim,' one journeying to a holy place. The pilgrimage motif is central to Catholic spiritual tradition (Santiago de Compostela, the Holy Land). Borne by St. Pellegrina of Nicomedia, an early martyr. A name for a journeyer.."
What are common nicknames for Pellegrina?
Common short forms of Pellegrina include Pelli.
What is the numerology of Pellegrina?
Pellegrina has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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