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Meaning & History
This name was popularized by Puccini's opera Tosca (1900) and its main character Floria Tosca.
It is said to be derived from the Late Roman byname Tusca, the feminine form of Tuscus, meaning "from Tuscia" or "Etruscan". Nowadays, however, it is often interpreted to mean "from Tuscany", although historical Tuscia comprised a much larger area, including a great part of Umbria and the northern parts of Lazio.There is also an obscure Saint Tosca who is claimed to have been a virign hermit from Verona. Her feast day is May 5.
It is said to be derived from the Late Roman byname Tusca, the feminine form of Tuscus, meaning "from Tuscia" or "Etruscan". Nowadays, however, it is often interpreted to mean "from Tuscany", although historical Tuscia comprised a much larger area, including a great part of Umbria and the northern parts of Lazio.There is also an obscure Saint Tosca who is claimed to have been a virign hermit from Verona. Her feast day is May 5.