It's the feminine form of the Roman surname Verginius(meaning unknown), but somehow associated with Latin Virgo,meaning "maid, virgin".
This was also the name of the first English baby born in the New World (Virginia Dare) in 1587.
Source~ http://www.behindthename.com/name/Virginia
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The name Virginia is feminine and was named after the Roman god Verginius (In that note it's meaning is unknown). Some how it was associated with Latin Virgo meaning "Maid and Virgin"
This name also came from the first English baby to be born baby in the New World in 1587 . Her name was Virginia Dare.
The Source Was ~ http://www.behindthename.com/name/Virginia
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