Patricia, often shortened to Patrica or affectionately known as Patarica, is a name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word "patricius," which means "noble" or "of patrician birth." This name gained popularity during the Middle Ages and has since been widely used across various cultures. Pronounced /ˌpætəˈraɪkə/ in English, it consists of three syllables with the stress on the third syllable.
"Patarica had five babies born each year from 1963 to 1964 and then six in 1965, making a total of sixteen children."