Prassede
prah-SSEH-deh
A feminine Italian form linked to St. Praxedes, with the sense of “active” or “industrious.”
Meaning
Prassede is the Italian form of Praxedes. In the supplied name books, Praxedes is glossed as meaning “active,” and the name is associated with St. Praxedes in Rome. The Italian spelling Prassede is noted as being used among Italian women, especially through church names.
Origin
LatinGreekItalianfeminine
Fun fact
The excerpts say Italian women often learned the name from Roman churches, especially Santa Prassede in Rome.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names, Girls' Names and Name-Day and Birthday Book.