Virginia Meaning in English

word

US

/vɝˈdʒɪnjə/

vur-JIN-yuh

UK

/vəˈdʒɪnjə/

vuh-JIN-yuh

Definition

Virginia is a state on the east coast of the United States. It can also refer to a female name in some contexts.

Usage & Nuances

Usually capitalized as 'Virginia' because it is a proper noun. Most often it refers to the U.S. state; when it is a person's name, the context makes that clear.

• Spanish: Virginia
• Portuguese (BR): Virgínia
• Portuguese (PT): Virgínia
• Chinese (Simplified): 弗吉尼亚州
• Chinese (Traditional): 維吉尼亞州
• Hindi: वर्जीनिया
• Arabic: فيرجينيا
• Bengali: ভির্জিনিয়া
• Russian: Вирджиния
• Japanese: バージニア
• Vietnamese: Virginia
• Korean: 버지니아
• Turkish: Virginia
• Urdu: ورجینیا
• Indonesian: Virginia

Example Sentences

My uncle lives in Virginia.

basic

We drove from Maryland to Virginia.

basic

Virginia is south of Washington, D.C.

basic

We're thinking about moving to Virginia next year.

natural

I met someone from Virginia at the conference.

natural

If traffic is light, we should reach Virginia by noon.

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