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Virgo
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From Latin virgō (“maiden, virgin; name of constellation”), calque of Ancient Greek παρθένος (parthénos, “virgin; name of constellation”), ultimately derived from ancient Mesopotamian constellations, as Akkadian absinnu (“seed furrow; name of constellation”) and Sumerian 𒀯𒀳 (ᵐᵘˡABSIN₃, “seed furrow; constellation representing fertility goddess Shala with ear of corn”). Doublet of virgin.

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United Kingdom Virgo Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #5100

United States Virgo Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #32059
Frequency 679 people (0.25 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 52.14% Hispanic 4.27% Black 36.52% Two+ 4.42%

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