Laia

Laia is a Catalan and Spanish variant of the name Eulalia, which has its roots in the Greek language.

Eulalia is derived from the Greek elements 'eu' meaning 'well' and 'lalia' meaning 'speech' or 'spoken', thus translating to 'well-spoken'.

The name Eulalia was popularized by Saint Eulalia, a young martyr from Barcelona who was venerated in the Catholic Church.

In Catalan-speaking regions, the name Eulalia evolved into the shorter form Laia, which has become a popular given name in its own right, retaining the historical connection to the original Greek meaning.