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Re: filipino?????
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Pia is the female form of Pius, from which the English word "pious" comes; a fave combo is Maria Pia, which I suppose is Holy Mary. Not Filipina therefore, just RC, or anyone who finds it pretty.
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The Philippines, land of a religious leader actually called Cardinal Sin :)
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... and Pia is extremely popular in Scandinavia as well!
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