Signification
Apolonia is a variant of Apollonia, which is derived from the name of the Greek god Apollo. Apollo was the god of music, poetry, prophecy, and the sun. The name Apolonia means "of Apollo" or "belonging to Apollo."
Feminine form of Apolonio (of Apollo). See APOLONIO (Male Names). The name was borne by a 3rd-century martyr of Alexandria whose teeth are said to have been pulled out with pincers. She is called upon by those suffering from dental problems. Var: Afolonia, Apalaria, Apalina, Apilinaria, Apolina, Apolinairia, Apolinia, Apolonica, Apolonoa, Appalenia, Appolinina, Appollonia, Appolonia, Epelonia, Epolonia, Opalinaria, Papolonia, Pollinaria. Short: Apolia, Palinaria, Pelonia, Pelonoia, Polania, Poliana. (AH-PO-LO-NEE-AH)
