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Cariosa

Quick answerThe name 'Cariosa' is a feminine given name meaning "beloved" or "dear," derived from the Latin word *carus* (dear) via the Spanish/Portuguese *carinhosa* (affectionate).

Latin · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#768
TrendStable
Peak year1979
Syllables3
OriginLatin
LanguagePortuguese
CultureBrazilian/Portuguese
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 9
Global rank#768

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Cariosa

The name 'Cariosa' is a feminine given name meaning "beloved" or "dear," derived from the Latin word *carus* (dear) via the Spanish/Portuguese *carinhosa* (affectionate).

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Etymology

The name 'Cariosa' is a feminine given name meaning "beloved" or "dear," derived from the Latin word *carus* (dear) via the Spanish/Portuguese *carinhosa* (affectionate). It is primarily used in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in Brazil and Portugal, with no strong historical or religious significance beyond its affectionate connotation.

Cariosa currently ranks #768 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.

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