Definition: The word "Scotia" is a Germanic word meaning "country," as in Scotland, so it's derived from an Old French word for "country." The name "Scotia" translates to "country of Scotland" or "Scottish" in English. Definition: a country, especially one that originated from the Old Norse "scΓ³tna", which means "house of God," "God's own home," or "home of kings and queens." In 17th-century German literature, it was also used for the fictional country where King James I ruled and Scotland played a significant role.