Odilia

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Gender Feminine
Usage Germanic (Latinized) [1][2]

Meaning & History

Derived from the Old German element uodil meaning "heritage" or ot meaning "wealth, fortune". Saint Odilia (or Odila) was an 8th-century nun who is considered the patron saint of Alsace. She was apparently born blind but gained sight when she was baptized.