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Purity
Pronounced PYOOR-ə-tee /ˈpjʊr.ə.ti/High
Meaning: From the word purity — from Latin puritas, 'cleanness, purity, innocence' (a virtue name)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Purity comes from the word purity — from Latin puritas, 'cleanness, purity, innocence, blamelessness'. A virtue name in the Puritan tradition (and a popular modern name in Kenya). A sweet, meaningful, gentle word-name.
It registers thinly in the U.S. Rare, purity-and-innocence at the root, and meaningful.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Purity mean?
Purity is the word for 'cleanness, purity, innocence' (a virtue name).
How do you pronounce Purity?
It's said PYOOR-ə-tee /ˈpjʊr.ə.ti/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Purity a boy or girl name?
Purity is a girl's name.
How popular is Purity?
Purity is a rare name in the U.S.