Pelageya

The name Pelageya has Greek origins and comes from the word "πέλαγος" (pélagos), which means "sea." In Greek mythology, Pelageya was one of the 50 Nereids, sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris. She was known for her beauty and was the protector of sailors.

In modern perception, the name Pelageya is associated with the sea and life by the water.

Old Believers believed that the name Pelageya magically brings good luck in fishing and protects against drowning. It was thought that a girl named Pelageya could predict the weather and storms at sea.

In Christian tradition, the name Pelageya also means "protector of the sea." There is a Saint Pelageya the Martyr in the church, who was canonized and is venerated in both the Orthodox and Catholic churches.

Saint Pelageya the Martyr: one of the most well-known saints with the name Pelageya in the Orthodox Church. She was a martyr of the Roman Empire, living in the 3rd century.

The name Pelageya retains its meaning and is associated with the sea and water in various cultures. It can be chosen for girls to reflect a connection with the sea or devotion to sea goddesses.